Adlai Stevenson High School - Aurora Yearbook (Livonia, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 248 of the 1982 volume:

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The excitement of Halloween parties. The joy of winning yet another football title. (The seventh in the last eight years.) The hard work and discipline of the classroom relieved by a fall concert. The bright lights of the Spartan stadium at football and soccer games. The mass of blue and white on game days. The darkened gym and the beat of the band at the homecoming dance. Finally, the crazy-quilt colors of punk rock and ' 50s dressup days. The memories - mostly good ones - are all here, recorded in quick little clicks of the camera. Let ' s go-you and l-on an instant replay of the best of 1981- ' 82. A FALL SAMPLER: Senior homecoming queen candidates Nanette Verpoort, Wendy Luoto and Donna Taylor chose rich shades of purple for an outdoor portrait. (Far Left). Chris Hassinger and Rochelle Buhagiar went to a Holloween party dressed as a Twinkie (Above). Jeff Cassetta ' s red Triumph got him to school in style (Above). Bill Tipton and Debbie Eysvogel had fun with a duet at the fall choir concert (Left). Thrills and a rainbow of colors highlighted the homecoming game (Below Left). Jubiliant Spartan gridders Mike Dougherty and Joe Mulville (with quarterback Pete Rose in his grasp) celebrate a last minute win over Farmington (Below.) Dressed to shock H omecoming Week featured five dress-up days and, while some students participated the first three days, Thursday was THE day as the colored hair spray, sunglasses, skinny ties and outrageous makeup transformed Stevenson ' s student body into gangs of “pure punks. It was all in fun as the Devo devotees stepped in front of the camera and determindly held back the smiles. Other days included Monday (dress-up day . . . your best clothes); Tuesday, Nostalgia Day .... the 50s and ' 60s; Wednesday prep day (not much turnout ... is preppy on its way out?); and, Friday, school color day, turning the gym into a mass of blue and white during a sixth hour assembly. Turn the page. It was so entertaining there ' s more. 4 DRESSED TO SHOCK: Among the punkers were Jackie Goodrum, Dave Winn, Kathy Kimel and Nancy Goodman (Above Far Left). Kathy Ansbro and Karen Porter dug deep in their closets for the ' 50s poodle skirts (Far Left). Tom Smith and Greg New went to maxi grease for the pure ' 50s look (Far Left). Kathy Porter and Deanne Grove used white sweaters and makeup to get very punk. (Center) Ericha Palmieri took punkdom to the far reaches with the leopard look (Left). Jean Dougans, Diane Allen, Lisa Price, Karin Kilby,Dhana Ponners, Mary Lynch and Bev Irwin hit every color of the rainbow for their outfits. (Above Top). And Pam Norton and Kelly Elkins saw their punk day through rose-colored glasses. (Above). n§ -v,. .. r mttf ' e ,Vft‘Vif ««« ' ; , ‘V.! f .� tl “518 uuurt A t £ttltRC8tfifll 2 ‘A 5 � Wm «6 e -? 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For the moment, the punk rock stars were the main inspiration for Stevenson students on dressup day. What ' s the next craze? Urban cowboy and cowgirls? (or was that 1980 ' s pop culture hit?) New Wave Rock? Brooks Shields? No way. Anyway, it was back to normal by Friday. MORE DRESS-UP VIGNETTES: Punkers Laura Mack, Gina Tiseo, Dina Paciocco, and Kristi Niehaus, went all out (Above, Far Left). Nothing matched, nothing worked in outfits worn by Nello Stante, Gary Mexicotte, Wesley Karczynski, Craig Ridley, and Mark Giordano and Jeff Kaloustian (back row) (Far Left, Middle), stares emanate from Laurie Kaner, Amy Altenberger, and Carina Childs (Far Left, Below). Karen Walters revived fringe and the rock group The Doors for a look at the ' 60s on Nostalgia Day (Left). Kim Griffith, Julie Robinson and Terry Hermann look like real Dobby-soxers (Above). Karin Kilby, a sleepy Mark Badala- mente and Denise Bryngelson tried their best to look like they came from the ' 50 ' s (Right). Wild makeup was worn by Lisa White (back), Debbie Rosochacki, Lisa Bowman and Tracy Ward, with Brian Bates hiding behind the Hollywood sunglasses (Right, Be¬ low). An autumn tradition T he halls of Stevenson were filled with students Thursday afternoon of homecoming week as a variety of SHS groups and organizations constructed floats for Friday ' s halftime. Animated Future was the theme for the floats, and the senior class (class of 82) took top honors with their Smurfs in Space float. Second place went to the majorettes and third place to the Marching Band. Nanette Verpoort was announced as homecoming queen and her proud dad beamed, and shouted That ' s my girl. Reggie Deluca was Mr. Spartan, and the third annual Golden Door award went to Mrs. Millie Rodolosi ' s humanities class. And, Mrs. R. herself was named the most spirited teacher. What made the Homecoming show the sweetest was SHS hung on to beat a highly touted Flint Northern team. STEVENSON I STRUTS K I j - f AN AUTUMN TRADITION: Brian Berger pumps up the crowd with drum beats (Top, Left). The senior float, Smurfs in Space was nearing com¬ pletion when the crew took a break (Above). The cheerleaders float (Far Left Center) was among the 12 entered. The well-drilled Navy ROTC Rifle Team (Left) helped start the Homecoming parade. The ninth grade float featured Mickey and Minnie, and Juniors Steve Richter and Sevil Omer helped pull their class float around the track (Above). Homecoming queen Nanette Verpoort is hugged by her beaming father (Russell) (Far Lower Left). The majorettes float (left) Proclaimed that they strut their stuff. Pom pon squad members guide their float in the parade. i msm 10 THE BEST OF TIMES: Homecoming couples in¬ cluded (clockwise, from top left) Tony Paterra and Martha Saunders, Matt Darcy and Kim Grove ( ' 81 homecoming queen), Mark Gresser and Rochelle Buhagiar, Bryan Bates and Lisa Farmer, Laura Elmore and Dave Bridson, Jenni¬ fer Carney and Paul Schmidt (center), and John Forster and Nancy Edelen. Nanette and her es¬ cort Bill Laurie (Class of ' 80) lead the homecom¬ ing couples in a spotlight dance. (Far Lower Right). The dancers stopped long enough to watch the crowning ceremony (Above Right and Far Right). The best of times C harles Dickens said it in the first lines of his greatest novel, A Tale of Two Cities. It was the best of times ... the author wrote, and indeed it was as his famous words were used as a theme for the annual homecoming dance. Even though everyone knew the winner by halftime Friday, Saturday night ' s crowning of the queen was an emotion-packed ceremony. Last year ' s queen Kim Grove placed the crown on Nanette Verpoort ' s head, thus repeating a tiny drama enacted in high school gyms all over the country every fall. Nearly 480 tickets for the dance were sold, and most of the girls wore long dresses, most of the guys three- piece suits or formal jackets. Credit for the fun and successful homecoming goes to the student senate, the class councils and other student organizations, all advised by Mrs. Val Vandersloot, student activities director. Blue White I t was all blue and white as the football team swept to another league championship on the strength of a comeback win over Farmington and a strong defensive effort against Flint Northern. The band, pom pon, majorettes, coaches and fans all added to the great color of football days. And, generally mild fall weather made both participation and spectating bearable. COLOR IT BLUE AND WHITE: Scott Haeger skirts right end during the Spartans upset of Flint North¬ ern. Trailing the play is Lance Me Kenzie (Left). The cheerleaders in¬ cluded Tina Massab, Sue Siefman, Lisa Kurowski, Karen Gwarda, Kerry Krauss, Debbie Olensek, and Shawn Bradley (in front). Big plays by Haeger led to come back win over Farmington (Left Center). Drum¬ mers Brian Berger, Dan DeMayer, Dave Kline and John Urbonas rap out the Spartan beat. (Above Left). Head coah Jack Reardon congratu¬ lates the football squad after their late-game win (Above). Pete Rose calls the signal in the fourth quarter against Farmington (Above Center). Alumnae Maureen Hetu (Near Left) still has Spartan spirit. Coaches Jack Gabel and Jack Reardon yell instruc¬ tions during a timeout (Above Right). Game day is blue and white day for Mike Templeton and John Taurianen (Right). Getting there S chool and school-related events are important but there is more to life than Stevenson. SHS ' s mobile student body is going places all the time .... and in style. Despite high car prices, high gas prices, and very high insurance prices, many students own and operate all kinds of four-wheel machinery. A quick trip through the SHS parking lot reveals sports cars, compact sport cars, custom vans, and four-wheel drive pickups. Naturally, there is also the usual assortment of four door sedans belonging to mom and dad, and rust buckets of all types and sizes. Then, of course, there is an economy class ... a ten-speed bike. The bike is great in the fall. But when Sonny Eliot says the wind chill factor is minus 11 degrees and the roads will be slick, those four-by- four trucks look even better. There it is . . a few quick glimpses of Stevenson High School. There ' s more. This was just a fall sampler. GETTING THERE: Stevenson is Ford country, at least for four-by-four owners Bill Bryant, Brian Connelly and Kevin Cupler (Above Left). Senior Jeff Turner is justifiably proud of his mint red Cutless (Left). Dave Fortuna loves his Ford Mustang (Left, Center). Heavy Metal often seen in the SHS parking lot includes (Clockwise, From Top) Larry Herbert ' s Corvette, Bryant ' s pickup, Mark Wozniak ' s vintage Mustang and Kurt Nofz ' s custom van. The red ten speed? .... no one knows whose it is. Administration 4 ■ Faculty Note On the following pages, members of the Stevenson faculty are presented, by de¬ partment. Under each picture we have in¬ cluded the college degrees held. In some cases, teachers are in two departments. We made an attempt to place them with their main department. DR. DALE COLLER, Stevenson ' s principal, was principal at Frank¬ lin before coming to SHS. In the late 1960s he was an assistant principal at Stevenson. In his spare time he officiates at high school wrestling matches, coaches his son ' s baseball team and enjoys cross country skiing. STEVE SMITH, an assistant principal for the past several years at SHS, is in charge of scheduling staff and stu¬ dents. Before becoming an administrator, he taught so¬ cial studies at SHS. MARY BREEN joined the Stevenson administration this past fall after several assignments in Livonia ju¬ nior highs. Before coming to Livonia in 1968, she was a teacher in Westland and Dearborn. ROBERT SARVER is the assistant principal in charge of business at Stevenson, coming to SHS three years ago from posts in Livonia junior highs. He spends a good deal of his free time on his hobby, cinematogra¬ phy. 17 Jack Firestone BS,MA,Ed S-EMU, U of M Marilyn Lombardi B Bus Ed,M Bus Ed-EMU Linda Helmick BS-EMU Ken Rose BS-WSU,MA-EMU Mary Ehlert BS,M Ed-U of Minn. Nick Sipus BS-CMU,MA-U of M Cherylynn Frost BS-Eerris,MS-WSU Linda Haberaecker B Ed.M Ed-WSU J N Doug Johnson BA-MSU,MA-EMU 18 Faculty m Dorothy Trosko BA-WMU.MA-U of M Ron Quick BS-S.ILL.U,MA-WSU Lee Cagle BA,MA- U of M Adele Morrow BS-MSU Lucy Anne Bodary BA-Marshall U,MS Ed-Purdue U Richard Hendin BS,M Ed-WSU Millie Rodolosi BS-EMU George Croll B A-Albion,MA-WSU Elizabeth Bauer BA,MA-U of M Donna Hacker BA,MA-EMU Janet Mendler BS-NMU,MA-U of M Jim George BA-U of D,MA-WSU Irwin Weisberg BA,MA-WSU Inglfcli Patricia Jennings BA- U of M Faculty ' 9 Don Bundy BA-CMU,MA-EMU,AS-P.Huron Jr. Richard McLaughlin AA-Henry Ford C.C.,BS,MS-EMU Raymond O ' Donnell BS-U of M,MS-EMU Science Louis Fox BS-WSU,MA-EMU Will Bloxsom MS-MSU,MS Ed-WSU George Alexander BA-EMU,MA-U of M John Andrews BA-MSU, MA-WSU Special Area Directors 20 Faculty Social Studies Jack Ferrett BS,MA-EMU Michael Daily BA,MA-MSU Frank Dotson B Ed-U of ToI,MA-EMU Lewis Blunt BS,MS-Ohio U Sylvia Morningstar AB,MA-WSU Robert O ' Connor BA-U of M,MA-WSU Harry Nickels BA,MA-MSU Sam Lamerato BS-WMU,MA-EMU Career Center Pat Sharp BA,MSLA-WSU Margaret Bronson BS-U of M,MSLS-WSU Ivan Kemp BA,MA-U of M Gwen Strong Career Center Aide Wilma Leonard BS,MSLS-WSU Unit Lowell Everson BM-MSU, MA-Cath. U of Amer Faculty 21 r Famiiv Charles Foust BS-InH. State U Floyd Bell BS,MA-U of M Special Education — Others Isabell Weist BS-Slippery Rock, MA-EMIJ, Sp.Ed-Madonna Evelyn Jablonowski BS,M ED-WSU, LD Endorsement, Madonna Barb Dotson BA,M Ed, LD Endors.-MSU Sue Gniewek Teachers ' Aide, BA-WSU Nancy Grimm BS,MA-EMU Albert Pearson BS,MEd-WSU Betty Tatigian Health Careers; BA-WSU I.A. Rugienius BA, MA-WSU Miron Stolaruk BA, MA-WSU Barbara Mauller BA-MSU,MA-EMU Wayne Henry BA-Mich. Tech., MA-Ball State Estelle Saarela BS-WSU,MA(TM)-U of D Missing . . but still here Paule Leece BS-NMU,MA-EMU Dick Harding BS-Marquette U,MA-U of M,WSU ART BAKEWELL BA- U of M; MeD-EMU TONY CORRIE BA-Western LARRY CHRISTOFF BA-MSU; MA-WSU MURRAY LYKE BS,MA,EDS-EMU Mary Hopkins BS,MA-MSU JAMES MAYER BS-Alma RICHARD NEAL BS,MED in Music- WSU 23 I 24 Faculty Board of Education SUPERINTENDENT: School superintendent George Garver presents a special report to the board of trustees during one of their Monday night meetings. Livonia ' s school board is composed of seven members, elected to four-year terms, with the terms staggered so no more than two trustees are elected each year. Board members receive a very small annual expense-compensation. The board is responsible for the educational policies and supervision of the school system. The hardest decisions board members must make are almost always budgetary. In recent years, with decreasing funds for schools and declining enrollments, the board has had to close schools and lay off staff members. Toughest job ahead? Planning for the closing of Bentley High School.the original Livonia high school .... perhaps as early as June 1985. SMILING: A good sense of humor doesn ' t hurt, agrees board member Carol Strom. LISTENING: Board mem¬ ber David Cameron listens during a board meeting to alternative answers to a pro blem. BOARD OF EDUCATION: The seven-person board and term Dave Cameron (1983), Ron Withers (1985) and Charles Akey expiration year includes Jim Merner (1982), Mary Roach (1984), (1984). Cameron is board secretary, Akey board vice president Mark Scarr (1985), and Carol Strom (1983) in the back row. and Withers board president. Custodians Hardworking maintenance worker (night shift) Nancy Capo. Day maintenance man Terry O ' Neill wheels repair cart through halls. Good-natured Henry Hank” Niemiec works on school store after busy noon hour. Cook Barb Filban removes food from steamer in preparation for first lunch hour. Cooks Anna ladipalo readies a popular lunch item . . . French fries. Val Seaman begins the task of cleanup. 27 ATHLETICS Athletics . . . ... at SHS means something for everyone, including developing the agility for wrestling, the finesse for golf, the determination for football and the good sportsmanship of team sports. mm m ■■ o : ‘ - . ‘ .. { ' ■ ■ ■ ... ; ,■ ■ ' : -T,; ATHLETICS: Jamie Bettaso pins his opponent. John Fazica putts in a match last fall. Scott Haeger (left) skirts end to keep a SHS drive alive. And, below, the girl ' s tennis team is all smiles as winning season continues. Spartans end Interlakes era as champs The Spartans, who started off with losses to Redford Union and Frank¬ lin, turned their season around, win¬ ning six of the next seven games and taking the school ' s sixth consecutive Inter-Lakes League championship. We didn ' t think we were going to be playing that kind of football, said head coach Jack Reardon of his team ' s winning record. Reardon ex¬ pected his team to win only three games this year in a pre-season pre¬ diction. The gridders were guided this year by co-captains Scott Haeger and Jim Schoenle. Schoenle was also elected this year ' s most valuable player. Senior lineman Dan Gjernes led the offense to 1,320 yards rushing as the outstanding offensive blocker. Across the Ime the outstanding defensive player, Schoenle, aided in holding Stevenson ' s opponents to an average 13.5 points per game. The 1981 season marked the end of the Inter-Lakes League Confer¬ ence with Stevenson as a member for sixteen years. The Spartans won an impressive ten league titles. Reardon said that he will mainly miss playing Pontiac Northern, who according to him was always great competition . VARSITY FOOTBALL 1981 Record Redford Union . . 20-6(Ioss) Franklin . . 14-6(loss) Canton . 16-0(win) Farmington . 12-10(win) Waterford . 21-20(win) Flint Northern . 13-12(win) Walled Lake Central 20-7(win) John Glenn . . 8-15(Ioss) Churchill . 29-24{win) ,os RTANS p ARTAH! TARTAR? IcPARTi ?ABTA«« ' ARTAH! k SPARTAK: SPARTA] iPARTAN! LSPARTAW iPARTAlfl TARTAR] iPARTASf • ' PARIAN Is partans p SPARTAIfa: fc ' M 4 GRID ACTION: Quarterback Pete Rose gets instructions from coach Reardon late in the Flint game (at right). Spartan defenders including Mark Kovacs stop a powerful Flint team several times in the win over Flint (lower left). Punter Scott Haeger lead the team with an average of — 41 — yards per kick. Senior Haeger makes the cut around end with Lance McKenzie trailing (far left). Coach Jack Reardon tells his team they must play harder to carry the season (far center). Jamie Bettaso ( 68) and Steve Patten ( 67) help their teammates in warmup drills before the game (center, opposite page). VARSITY FOOTBALL: Tom Hamill (from left, back row), Joe Mul- ville, Dan Gilmartin, Brian Youngberg, Duke Relyea, Roger Beaune, Mark Kovacs, Tim Engling, Dan Gjernes. Mike Dougherty (second row), Don McGinlay, Gary Rusiewski, Mike Templeton, Tom Kovarik, Mark Gardner, Mike Arakelian, Chris Sirvinskis, Dave Enders. Kevin Lech (third row) Brian Bileti, Mike Hauser, Tom Wroblewski, Lance McKenzie, John Weak, Pete Rose, Glenn Wright, Dennis Farmer, Dave King and Steve Sitler. John Taur- ianen (front row), Jamie Bettaso, Ron Viovode, Jeff Zelenick, Scott Haeger, Jim Schoenle, Wayne Probst, Mark Mueting, Carl Hill and John Carlin. JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL: Back Row, from left: Coach Sam Lamerato, Tim Farrell, Matt Jurczyszyn, Rick Rozman, John Carney, Terry Harshfield, Brian Porter, Andy Taliaferro, Allan MacIntyre, George York, Tom Brzezinski. 2nd Row: Darin Demaestri, Michael Waughn, Steve Ellsworth, Robert Kuphal, Bob Morrow, Brad McLive, Robert Brown, Greg Lepak, Peter Huddy, Tom Stecker, Head Coach Tom Bills. 1st Row: Eric Kraffa, Tom Masciulli, Robert Schmidt, Todd Quertermous, Kevin Patterson, Scott Underwood, Ed Martin, Craig Gates, Dave Green, Dave Bebeau, Steve Schoen¬ berg. JV gridders roll to 7-1 record If the 1980-81 junior varsity football team ' s record is any indication, next year ' s varsity team should be load¬ ed with talent. The JV squad won seven of their eight games, includ¬ ing a 46-0 rout of Farmington and impressive wins over Redford Union (28-6), Franklin (20-6) and Churchill (27- 6). They also edged John Glenn 7-0 and Waterford 7-0. Their only loss came to Flint Northern (12-0). Tail¬ back John O ' Conner gained nearly 600 yards and scored four touchdowns in the JV team ' s season effort. Fullback Tom Brzezinski tallied 468 yeards and six TDs. Rick Rozman and Craig Gates both scored three touchdown ' s in the winning season ' s effort. Stevenson receiver ' s caught 24 passes for 342 yards and two touchdowns. 32 -I i JV FOOTBALL ACTION: Linebacker Allan MacIntyre (far lower left) returns an intercep¬ tion. Todd Quertermous, Steve Ellsworth and Steve Schoenberg wait to go back in the game (far left). Coach Tom Bills yells defensive instructions (near left). Rick Rozman ( 42) carries the ball through a big opening in the defense (top). Quarterback Brian Porter ( 10) executes a rollout (above). Tailback John O ' Connor sets up to pass (right). The score- board shows the 46-zip drubbing Farmington took, (bottom right). SOCCER SQUAD: Back row, from left, includes Ken Burt, Brian Stanley, Rick LaBurn, Keith Fularczyk, Dan Divens, Dan Laurie and Dave Kusza. In the second row are Larry Witkowski, Ken Mc¬ Donald, Gary Mexicotte, Steve Halleck, Mark Gresser, Louie Broccardo, Aleks Juncaj and coach Pete Scerri. In the front row are Mark Giordano, Eric Pence, Bill Ravenna, Dave Wiegel, Mike Aulicino, Wes Karczynski and Mark Aulicino. Soccer team just misses state title The Stevenson soccer team ended its season with a 16- 3-1 record and a second place finish in the state invita¬ tional tournament. The kickers were led by Gary Mexicotte and Dave Kusza, Mexicotte booted in 32 goals while Kusza added 31. Both were named to the All-State First Team along with goalie Ken McDonald. The Spartans took division honors again with a 5-1 con¬ ference record in the Western Suburban Soccer League. Their only loss came to Churchill 2-1 but in the rematch with the Chargers, SHS won 4-0 for the league crown. The team beat Detroit DeLaSalle 4-3, Bloomfield Hills Lahser 3-2 and East Lansing 5-0 before advancing to the state finals. There, they lost to a strong Troy Athens team 2 - 1 . The kickers also made a pre-season trip to Cleveland in early September. They won one and lost one, losing to the eventual Ohio state champions, North Olmstead. Seven players received first or second team all-league honors. Kusza, Mexicotte and Steve Halleck were voted to the first team, while McDonald, Eric Pence, Bill Re- venna and Mike Aulicino were named to the second team. Larry Witkowski in action against a defender. 34 SHS ' s leading scorer, Gary Mexicotte All-stater Dave Kusza on offense in the Athen ' s game Coach Pete Scerri directs warmups before the game Mexicotte avoids a trip to move ball forward All-state goalie Ken Mc¬ Donald rejects a shot in the championship game against Athens. Rick LaBurn ' s kick splits the defense Rick LaBurn goes to the ice to stop opponent; Mike Zammit ( 9) closes in to help. E.J. Perrault breaks into open. 36 Pucksters advance to regional finals S tevenson ' s hockey team came within one goal of win¬ ning the regional title and advancing into state quarter final play, losing in the third period to Trenton 3-2. In the opening games of playoff action, SHS had rolled: 8-0 over cross-town rival Franklin and 7-3 over Wyandotte Roosevelt. In the finals, Larry Massa scored both goals, putting the Spartans up 2-1 in the middle of the sec¬ ond period. The icers were hoping to avenge the late-season loss of the Suburban Prep Hockey League ti¬ tle to Bentley. They lost the last game of the season 5-2 to Bentley, a team they had shutout earlier 3- 0. The loss cost them the title; a win over Bentley would have giv¬ en them a share of the title. Season honors went to Rick La- Burn (12 goals, 19 assists), E.J. Per- rault (18 goals, 12 assists) and Dave Cox (14 goals, 12 assists). The squad finished with a 17-6- 1 record. All-conference honors went ot LaBurn, Massa, Todd Thomas and Alex Phillips. LaBurn and Massa were named to the all-state squad. Mike Zammit keeps opponent away from puck. ft E.J. Perrault closes in on Wyandotte goalie. VARSITY HOCKEY: Manager Joe Beitz, (back Massa (front row), Cory Brocklehurst, Alan Har¬ row) Erik Strom, Brian Harrington, Rick LaBurn, mon, Philip Lann, Mike Zammit, Mike Pulick and Scott Tilford, E. J. Perrault, Dave Cox, Ron Hart- Dave Direzze. mus, Alex Phillips and coach Jerry Kestner. Larry 38 Dhana Ponners looks down court on fast break. Debbie Jurczyszyn leads the way at right. Varsity coach Jim George. Sally Chapin handles the ball. Debbie Jurczyszyn eyes rim for free throw. Lisa Gonzalez beats the defense and drops in easy bucket. Disappointing season for varsity; JVs take league The girls ' varsity basketball team struggled during the ' 82 campaign, unable to maintain offensive consis- tancy. The squad opened the season with three close games and it ap¬ peared luck and determination would do it for them as they won two of the three one-point contests. But then came a seven-game los¬ ing streak and the season never turned around for the Spartans. Senior Kathy Finn had the best season, scoring 198 points shooting 42 per cent from the field and at the charity line. She lead the squad in rebounds (125) as well, and dished out 28 assists. Debbie Jurczyszyn topped Finn in assists at 31, and scored 138 points on the season. End of season honors went to Finn, named to all-conference first team, and to Jurczyszyn, named to second team, all-conference. Bev Ir¬ win, who had 79 points and 23 assists for the season, was named all-con¬ ference honorable mention. The JV squad struggled through the first seven games but was able to turn it on enough to beat league foes Farmington twice (44-22 and 48-24) and Walled Lake Central twice (33- 28 and 20-15). 0 0.0 0 JV GIRLS ' BASKETBALL: Coach Wayne Henry (back row), Amy Rozman, Tami Scurto, Lauren Maloney, Linda Rahill and Sandy Wain. Liz Gargaro (front row), Shelley Freed¬ man, Ann Kostin and Denise Piotrowski. VARSITY GIRLS ' BASKETBALL: Lisa Gonzalez (back row), Carina Jurczyszyn and coach Jim George. Kathy Silvi (front row), Sharon Childs, Sally Chapin, Sheryl Evans, Melissa Rozek, Kathy Finn, Debbie Nagel, Dhanna Ponners, Bev Irwin, Kathy Sage and Amy Buck. 39 Cross country league squad takes title. T he Spartan boys ' cross country team took the Interlakes title with a 5-1 conference record. And the girls ' squad placed second as they lost their first dual meet in the history of the school to Walled Lake Central, giving the Spartans a second place finish. The boys squad was led by all-area state qualifier Ken Dubois, a sophomore who was SHS ' s best runner in all meets. All-conference honors went to Dubois, Dennis Bagley, Mike Milligan and Chris Luczkowski. Dubois was also 14th in the 18-team regional meet and thereby qualified for state. The Spartan boys took a third in the early season all-city meet, a seventh at the Ann Arbor invitational and an eleventh place at the regionals. Their only loss came to Borgess. For the girl ' s squad, all-conference honors went to Maggie Karr and Carol Bagley. The duo also qualified for the state meet. Bagley, Karr, Ann Forrest and Nan¬ cy O ' Meara ran sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth re¬ spectively to take a second place in the conference meet. The Spartan girls were fifth at the regionals, and did better than their male counterparts by taking a sec¬ ond in the all-city meet. RECORD-SETTER: Ken Dubois led the cross country squad to an interlakes title, setting a Cass Benton record for the three-mile run. CROSS COUNTRY TEAM: Mark Pribeck (back row), Chris Chanko, Potok, Scott Douglas, Ken DuBois, Keith Roznowski, Chris Lucz- Mark Faulkner, Rob McAree, Ed Shottroff, Mark Nicholson, Sean kowski. Front row: Kris Olenzek, Debbie Bach, Pat Bach, Ann For- Flinn, Jeff Fuchs, Gary Spencer and Mike Pucher. Middle row: rest, Ani Gavoor, Maggie Karr and Nancy OMeara. Dennis Bagley, Mike Milligan, Tim Erspamer, Steve Beyer, Steve I The cross country runners begin their daily workouts in the Stevenson parking lot. It ' s early in the run so Steve Beyer (right above) is still smiling. Mike Milligan already is determined. Above, the girls include Nancy O ' Meara, Pat Bach, Maggie Karr, Kris Olenzek, Ani Cavoor and Ann Forrest. At right are Chris Chanko, Dennis Bagley, Mike Milligan, Keith Roznowski, Steve Beyer, Chris Luczkowski and Ken Dubois. 41 Kathy Balcoff sets up ball for return. Sally Chapin returns spike; Dhana Ponners ( 16) is ready to help. Tami Scurto serves with Gina Knight ( 20) and Lisa Gonzalez ready for return. Mary Ulle ( 18) sets up ball for spike; Cathy Potter moves up for return. Lisa Gonzalez shows proper form on re¬ turn, using both forearms. Teammates in¬ clude Cathy Potter ( 27), Tami Scurto ( 24) and Bev Irwin ( 23). Varsity coach Lee Cagle. Karin Lutke Willink serves with high over¬ hand. 42 Volleyball teams post winning records The varsity girls ' volleyball team posted a 5-1 record in league play, and a 10-5 record for the season. They also went one for three in tourney play, advancing to the semi¬ finals in the Schoolcraft Invitational. In the 37 games played in match competition, they scored 420 points to their opponents 382. MVP awards went to Cathy Potter. Potter, Gina Knight, Kim Kramis and Dhana Ponners won all-league first team honors. Julie Antaya, Lisa Gon¬ zalez, Bev Irwin and Mary O ' Neil were second team all-league, while Sally Chapin and Mary Ulle won honorable mentions. O ' Neil was also voted most improved. The junior varsity squad went 4-0 in league play, and 9-3 for the sea¬ son. The JV squad took part in the Plymouth-Canton tournament and the Wayne Memorial Invitational. For the JVs, Kathy Balcoff was voted most valuable and Cheryl Galindo most improved. The squads were coached by Lee Cagle, with Amy Lang helping as coach of the ninth grade squad, and Karen Kelley as coach for JV team. Both Kelley and Lang are ' 81 gradu¬ ates of SHS. VARSITY GIRLS ' VOL¬ LEYBALL: Lee Cagle (coach), Julie Antaya (back row), Lisa Gonzalez, Gina Knight, Dana Tilford, Mary O ' Neil and Sally Chapin. Bev Irwin (front row), Kim Kramis, Cathy Potter, Karin Lutke Wil- link, Mary Ulle. FRESHMEN VOLLEYBALL: Coach Amy Lang, Julie Niemiec, Lisa Bo- kovoy, Cathy Gage, Pam Griffin and Amy Rozman. Becky Huizinga (front row), Jeanne Gilbert, Irene Shipper and Sue Larson. JV VOLLEYBALL: Karen Kelley (coach, back row), Liz Gargaro, Cheryl Galindo, Sandy Wain and Barbara Spencer. Linda Loeffler (front row), Kathy Balcoff, and Ann Kostin. 43 Girls win city-wide championship The girls tennis squad rolled to a city championship, an Interlakes crown, and a third place in the state regionals in ' 81- ' 82. The team posted a 9-4 dual meet record. Conny Wielosinski and Beth Tatigian were number one and number two singles re¬ spectively , with Lori Sickles and Julie Urbonas serving as number one double team. The team played several nearby non-league squads in addition to the teams in the Interlakes League. Like other varsity teams, the tennis squad will be in a new league next year. TENNIS ACTION: The Spartan girl ' s tennis team missed few shots (left) on their way to the city championship. Julie Urbonas (top) uses two hands for added force. Angie Martin (center, above) launches one of her famous Angie Balls , high lobs that kept opponents on the baseline. Beth Tatigian strokes the ball (above right). Number one doubles team of Urbonas and Laura Sickles (right) helped the squad ' s dual meet record. Sickles (opposite page) gets ready to return the ball. From his director ' s chair, coach George Croll urges on¬ lookers to show some spirit. GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS: Back Row: Angela Martin, Kathy Skaisgir, Sue Gjernes, Gilda Kleer, Margaret Trimer, Conny Wielosinski, Laura Sickles, Julie Urbonas, Beth Tatigian and Georgia Kapsails. Middle Row: Karin Lutkewillink, Gina Binder, Linda lacobelli, Debby Rosochacki, Lisa Bowman, Michelle Dubuque, Jeanne Price, Antonia Skatikat, Ranna Parekh and Terri Ramsey. Front row: Asha Parekh, Linda O ' Meara, Stacie Blackwell, Laura Blackwell, Silvia Kleer, Eliza¬ beth Tasich, Sandy Williams, Sue Tatigian and Huong Dang. a 45 Blaine Anderson strides toward green at Idyl Wyld. Don Williams lifts golf ball out of sand trap. Golfers second at state The 1981- ' 82 golf squad qui¬ etly finished second in the state after posting a 10-1 dual meet record. The Spartans came close at state suffering a one- stroke loss to Birmingham Brother Rice. Senior Pat Stayer had the second best score at the state finals, shooting a 75 for the 18- hole course at Marshall Coun¬ try Club in Marshall. For the season, senior Eric Redheffer had the best overall performance posting a 39.5 average for nine holes. Stayer was close at 40.0, followed by Harry Youmans at 40.3, Craig Szewc at 41.0 and Rob Peters at 41.4. - In winning the Interlakes ti¬ tle, the squad dropped a 212- 197 match to Waterford there; they avenged the loss on their home course (Idyl Wyld). The golfers were third at the regionals out of 19 teams, sec¬ ond out of 23 at the finals. Rich Treharne lines up putt on practice green. Eric Redheffer had the squad ' s best 9-hole average (39.5). 46 John Fazica and Harry Youmans pause between holes. Rob Peters jokes with Coach Bob Massey as they prepare to tee off. V Pat Stayer, had second best score at state finals, leading SHS to a second place finish (out of 23 teams). GOLF SQUAD: SHS golfers include Rich Treharne, (from Peters, Blaine Anderson, Pat Stayer, Eric Redheffer, Harry left) Jeff Dixon, Craig Ridley, John Fazica, Don Williams, Rob Youmans and Craig Szewc. 47 GIRLS SWIM TEAM: Mrs. Lois McDonald (back row), Jodi Thomas, Maureen Gries, Sharon Murphy, Laura Sudek, Jodi Kochanek, Dorothy Neu, Natalie Aucutt, Lora Grove, and Cindy Walczak and Sue Perry-managers. Laura Schoenle (second row), Karen Bier- mann, Mary Rozman, Jean Shellman, Karen Walter, Polly Adzema, Margaret Rogers, Stephanie McAree, Sue Hollman and Beth Nolan. Karen Tatigian, Amy Kay, Lynda Loeffler, Mary Schoenle, Colleen Sullivan, Judy Gardner, Christina Schwedt and Laura Martin. Swimmers smash records The girls ' swim team posted an outstanding season in 1981-82, setting eight new school records, finishing sixth in the state and ending with a 10-3 dual meet record. The swimmers also took firsts in the Farmington invita¬ tional and the Farmington relays, and second in the Berk¬ ley relays. The new records included best times in the medley relay (Beth Nolan, Mary Schoenle, Mary Rozman and Ka¬ ren Walter; the 200 freestyle (Sue Hollman); the 200 indi¬ vidual medley (Schoenle); the 100 butterfly (Rozman); the 100 freestyle (Rozman); the 500 freestyle (Schoenle); the 100 breaststroke (Schoenle); and, the 400 freestyle relay (Hollman, Nolan, Walter and Rozman). Schoenle and Rozman ' s times were good enough for second in the Class A state finals. The Spartan swimmers were coached by longtime Ste¬ venson teacher and coach, Mrs. Lois McDonald. Karen Walter was on two relay teams that set school records. Sue Hollman (standing) and Karen Biermann help swim coach Lois McDonald work on new record board for dis¬ play in the pool. Swimmers Amy Kay (left, below) and Beth Nolan (right, below) limber up before a swim meet. Above, a diver takes a preliminary plunge. 49 Wrestlers win league with 15-4 mark In keeping with the winning seasons of all the Spartan sports teams, the SHS wrestlers won the Interlakes crown and took the Li¬ vonia Quad, an all-city meet. According to Observer records, top wrestlers were heavyweight Brian Youngberg (23-7 record); Joe Parent, best in the area at 105 pounds with 22-6 record; Rob Ca¬ brera (23-9); Tim Erspamer (20-13); Jamie Bettaso (25-8); Tim Temple¬ ton (23-8); Brian Bileti (22-11); Mike Templeton (26-9); and, Mike Bonczyk (20-12). Wrestlers were coached by Larry Ruzsas with assistance from Steve Justice. Wrestlerettes spon¬ sors were Mrs. Templeton and coach Ruzsas. Parent won Observer second team honors at the end of the sea¬ son. Brian Bileti has the best of his opponent. Phillip Wheeler (JV squad) prepares to make move. Referee declares Mike Templeton the winner. Tim Templeton prepares to make first move. JUNIOR VARSITY WRESTLING: Coach Steve Justice (back), Mike Geppert, Robert Pernick, Ted Steinbauer, Neal Pernick, Eric Ko- ponen, Philip Wheeler, Mike Wasserman and head coach Larry Ruz- sas. Norm Barry, (second row), Dan Tasic, Scott Trainor, Nobuaki Inamura, Louis Carnevale, Richard Mancini and Amy Buck (trainer). Todd Kornell (front), Gary Guadagni, Mike Lowes, Mike Pucher and Tom Recinella. VARSITY WRESTLING: Coach Steve Justice (back), Ray Abrahamson, Mike Bonczyk, Brian Youngberg, Tim Templeton, Brian Bileti, Tim Erspamer and coach Larry Ruzsas. Jamie Bettaso (captain), Mark Pri- bak, Roger Szepelak, Roberto Cabrera, Ray Bischoff and Mike Tem¬ pleton (captain). 51 . 0EI% W ' - j| CM 1982 VARSITY CACERS: Coach George Van Wagoner (back row), strom, Gary Mexicotte, Ron Laplatt, Gary Rusiewski and Pete Rose Tim Engling, Bob Palmisano, John Fazica, John McLaughlin, Pat Mar- (front), tin, Greg Berkey, Dave Milek, Ed Stencel, and Amy Buck. Curt Ull- Cagers bow in districts after fine regular season VARSITY BASKETBALL ACTION: Bob Palmisano (far left) drops pass into John McLaughlin playing lost post. Palmisano (above, far right) passes ball back to point guard. McLaughlin shoots from baseline (above). Greg Berkey (far lower right) drives for reverse layup. Pete Rose (near right) drops in bucket from inside free throw line. T he varsity basketball squad finished a very good season, ending with an 18-4 record. The 18-4 mark included lopsided wins over Redford Union, Garden City East, Inkster-Cherry Hill, and Waterford, and close triumphs over Farming- ton Harrison, and Dearborn Edsel Ford in overtime. The squad also won a Christmas tournament held at Plymouth Salem featuring teams from Salem, Plymouth, Canton and Churchill. In the March Madness tournament, they beat Churchill, and then bowed out of district play to Frank¬ lin, 68-66, in a tough game. Senior guard Gregg Berkey led the team in scoring with a 10.4 points per game average, and made the Inter-Lakes Conference first team, and the Observer ' s second team. Pat Martin and Dave Milek made the second Inter-Lakes team. Coach George VanWagoner felt the team played well all year and that every player on the squad was an asset to the team. This year ' s squad had a relatively easy confer¬ ence schedule to work with. However, next year the competition becomes tougher as Stevenson enters a new conference, Western Lakes. Bentley, Franklin, Churchill, Northville, Harri¬ son, Walled Lake Central and Plymouth Salem all are on next year ' s schedule. 1982 RECORD SHS TEAM OPP. 70 Redford Union 44 72 G. C. East 18 52 Canton 46 50 Farmington 40 59 Churchill 51 61 Canton 38 70 Franklin 61 79 Waterford 58 63 Redford Union 36 75 Inkster-C. Hilf 43 49 W. L. Central 60 56 Wyandotte 35 49 Canton 26 36 Harrison 34 45 Farmington 42 75 Belleville 52 76 Waterford 46 43 W. L. Central 51 40 Churchill 41 48 Edsel Ford 46 60 Churchill 48 66 Franklin 68 Last 2 games listed are district games. 53 JV Cagers breeze to 17-3 season The JV basketball squad coached by Mr. Jim George, had another su¬ per year as they finished with a 17-3 record. The cagers rolled through the season racking up victory after vic¬ tory, including the last nine games. George thought the team played exceptionally well the last three games of the season, and said their most outstanding performance was during the second Walled Lake Central game when they avenged an earlier seven point loss, beating them 64-47. Forward Tom Domako, who led in scoring with a 14.7 average, cen¬ ter Bob Sluka, tops in rebounding and second in scoring with a 9.7 average, and guard Rick Rozman, who led in assists, were the most valuable players, according to George. Guard Dan Gilmartin and for¬ wards John O ' Connor and Brian Porter also saw a lot of action. George said all eleven players on the team made good contributions to the squads effort. George, who ' s now 82-14 since he took over as JV coach five years ago, says at least six of his players have a good chance of making the varsity squad next year. JV BASKETBALL SHS OPP. 66 at Redford Union 32 69 Garden City East 46 56 Plymouth Canton 44 47 at Farmington 35 60 at Churchill 48 33 at Plymouth Salem 35 52 at Franklin 56 55 at Waterford 42 60 Redford Union 26 53 at Inkster Cherry Hill 25 41 at Walled Lake Central 48 69 at Wyandotte 26 40 at Plymouth Canton 25 53 Farmngton Harrison 31 55 Belleville 36 42 Waterford 35 63 Farmington 37 64 Walled Lake Central 47 71 Churchill 45 57 at Dearborn Edsel Ford 38 Pete Huddy looks for the pass inside. r ™ I fl D Terry Harshfield fights for rebound. Bob Sluka (6-5) drives up and over two defenders. Steve Russo puts ball between legs to break trap. Dan Gilmartin shows body control in drive for layup. 54 m Brian Porter takes his time on free throw line. JV BASKETBALL: Coach Jim George (back row), John O ' Connor, Steve Russo, Tom Domako, Bob Sluka, Todd Baggett and Dan Gilmartin. Brian Porter (front row), Mark Kleinknecht, Rick Rozman, Peter Huddy and Terry Harshfield. Tom Domako plays high post. 55 Swimmers post 8-3 record T he boys ' swim team finished 8-3 for the season, and took a third in the season-ending invita¬ tional. Pat Schoff was the outstanding Spartan winning the 100 free in the invitational, and qualifying for state. Schoff also took a second in the backstroke, and was placed in the Observer swim stats at season ' s end for the 200 freestyle, the 200 individual medley, the 100 butterfly and the 100 freestyle. Mark Detmer finished third in the finale, sending scoring well enough to go to the regional competition. A freshman, Kevin Everhart, also did well, taking a fifth in the 100 backstroke. The swimmers were coached by Mrs. Lois Mc¬ Donald, who also coached the girl swimmers during the fall sports season. Top Spartan swimmer Pat Schoff. Kurt Hein, standout in the butterfly event. Newcomer and future Spartan star Kevin Ever¬ hart in the backstroke. 56 SWIM STARS: Among the top Spartan swimmers were Pat Schoff (left), Kevin Everhart and Kurt Hein. The Spartans swam well enough to post an 8-3 season record. BOYS ' SWIM TEAM: Coach Mrs. Lois McDonald, Mike Drouillard, Mark Detmer, Louis Ministrelli, Scott Weaver, Eric Hemplemann, Keith Burt, Steve Milne, Mike Donovan, Tom Parsons and Chuck Lendrum, diving coach. Kevin Everhart (second row), Lou Bischoff, Greg Deska, Mark Hyman, Rob Pavlick, Jeff Hyman, Mark Jubenville and Kurt Hein. Pete Ravenna (front row), Paul McAree, Mike Detmer, Greg Rogers and Ed Moloney. 57 9TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL: Michelle Parrott (back row), Schmidt (front row), Christine Shurin, Stacey Quertemous, Shan- Julie Salah, Ann Romano, Joan Miec, Lisa Bokovoy, Pamela Griffin, non Snyder, Renee Dean and Patricia Bell. Irene Schipper, Beth Anderson and coach Joe Epstein. Cynthia Frosh cagers learn basics The ninth grade girls and boys basketball teams played their games in the late afternoon. The girls played in the fall on Tuesday and Thursdays, completing a 13-game schedule. The boys played in the winter on Tuesdays, Thurs¬ days and Fridays completing a 14-game schedule. Mr. Joe Epstein, a teacher from Emerson, coached both squads. The squads learned the basics of basketball with ev¬ eryone getting a chance to play. Paul Williams on defense. 9th Grade basketball FRESHMAN BOYS BASKETBALL: Head coach Joe Epstein, Tom Avolio, Mike Newton, Matt Burdiss, Mark Wolnowski, Norm Nettie, Chuck Donaldson and Tom Mueller (back row). Eric McNamara (front row), Brian Trainor, Paul Williams, Paul Ureste, John Gilbert, Chris Luczkowski, Chris Gembis and Mike LaFrance. Matt Burdiss drops in a baseline jump¬ er. Mike Newton wins the tap. Eric McNamara shoots from corner of circle. Debbie Olenzak, Kerry Krauss, Sue Siefman, Karen Gwarda, Tina Massab and Shawn Bradley take a break during a January basketball game. Debbie Olenzak (far right) at state soccer playoffs; a co¬ ordinated jump at basketball game (above right); Lisa Farmer at October JV game; (above); and (near right) JV cheerleaders Lisa Farmer, Connie Cragel, Christine Canfield (back row), Lisa Christie and Kathy Bonser 60 (middle), and Lisa Temby, Shauna Day and Martha Saunders. n Lisa Kurkowski and Sue Siefman loved home¬ coming (Above). Below, Shawn Bradley at open- : ing football game. JV CHEERLEADERS: Lisa Christie, Connie Cragel, Shauna Day, Martha Saunders and Kathy Bopnser (back row); Lisa Farmer, Christine Canfield and Lisa Temby (front). VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Nanette Verpoort (back), Karen Gwarda, Tina Massab and Sue Siefman (middle row); Debbie Olenzek, Kerry Krauss, Lisa Kurkowski and Shawn Bradley. Cheerleaders have more fun in ' 81-82 The Spartan cheerleaders had plenty , basket!: t° cheer about as the football teams, basketball teams, and the soccer team posted winning records. To keep up with all their duties, the varsity and JV squads practiced on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Both squads took first place in their cate¬ gories at the annual cheerleader camp held by Eastern Michigan University. Debbie Olenzek and Kerry Krauss were varsity co-captains; Lisa Temby, Lisa Farmer and Martha Saunders shared co-captain du¬ ties for the JV group. The squads are picked in late spring of the year before, on the basis of gymnastic ability, eye contact, appearance ana precision. Miss Linda Haberaecker was sponsor for both squads. Frosh sweep 81-82 season FRESHMAN FOOTBALL: Coach Jim Dolmetsch, (back row) Chuck Donaldson, Pete Huddy, Matt Burdiss, Vic Nettie, Tony Beaune, Steve Bixby, Greg Schifko, Bob Burger and Head coach, Mr. Dave Gardner. Pat Conway (middle row), Brian Trainor, Pat Williams, Nick Peponis, Paul Ureste, Ken Ritz, Brendan Foster, Mike Wojcik and Scott Trainor. Tony Angelosanto (front row), Tom Moloney, Chris Dobiesz, Mike LaFrance, Craig Lambert, Robert Harris and Gary Guadagni. 1981-1982 FRESHMAN FOOTBALL Stevenson 14 .N Farminptnn 14 Stevenson 8 . Churchill 0 Stevenson 42 .Franklin 6 Stevenson 38 .Garden City 8 Stevenson 13 . Harrison 0 Stevenson 26 . Bentley 19 Stevenson 7 . Farmington 0 Sponsor Mr. Ray Kugler and the racquetball participants. ' X 9T ' • Roderick Kim slams ball to the wall (left). A coed game in progress (above) finds a player serving to his opponent. Counselor Gordon Geiger joined Mr. Kugler in the racquetball effort, taking the opportu¬ nity to get some exercise, with rests between volleys (right). Racquetball highlights intramurals A hardy few participated in Steven¬ son ' s intramural program, featuring racquetball and bowling. The racquetballers played through¬ out the fall and winter, sponsored by counselor Mr. Ray Kugler with help from fellow counselor, Mr. Gordon Geiger. While there was no team competi¬ tion, play was often intense, especially in boy-girl matches. Both bowling and racquetball should be back next year as long as sponsors and a few students want to keep them alive. Spring Sports REMINDER: Cover¬ age of all spring sports will be found in the ' 82 supple¬ ment, to be pub¬ lished later this year. — the editors ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS F or many students, the end of sixth hour means its time to start a second day .... to practice for dance club or for a pom pon routine or for a band presentation ... to work on student government ... to write an editorial for the student newspaper ... to review notes for a debate. Here ' s a salute to all the hardworking students involved in after-school activities. They keep the school a busy place even after the final bell. The majorettes use two uniforms, the traditional sequin suit and the skirts and sweaters (above). Aileen McClellan practices routines after school (below left). Laura Zelasko (below right) shows high-stepping style. 66 Majorettes highstepping leads marching band The majorettes are all in step during a pre-game show at Anders Field, (above). Cheryl Barbour (right) stops in mid-step. MAJORETTES: Jennifer Priest (back row), Cheryl Barbour, Debbie Avers and Deana West. Aileen McClellan (front row), Laura Zelasko, Jean Dou- gans and Terri Barbour. Band director Richard Neal is group ' s official fac¬ ulty sponsor. 67 Spotlight: can the beat go on? T his year ' s spotlight staff approached the issues like never before. Many controversial topics were discussed and not all went without notice. November ' s issue dealing with teenage sexuality, was met with both praise from readers and disapproval from some district administrators. Heading this year ' s staff were co-editors-in-chief, Laura Krafft and Ken McDonald. They, and the other editors—John Jones, Barb Irwin, Laura Mack, Cindy Tragge and Henry Augustaitis — were always backed 100 percent by advisor Janet Mendler. Mrs. Mendler was honored recently by winning the Golden Pen Award for the top advisor in the state, given by the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association. As the year ended, the students faced the very real possibility that Mrs. Mendler would not be returning to Stevenson in the fall, a victim of declining district enrollment. I doubt seriously the district can replace her, explains co-worker, Mr. Doug Johnson. She is a thorough professional, with a MA in her field, and plenty of knowledge, experience and understanding of the field of journalism. She will be missed. The Spotlight made it into the pages of the Livonia Observer in mid-March with a full page feature spread on 3A. Henry Augustaitis, Spotlight sports Greg Stone, one of two managing editor. editors for ' 81- ' 82. ' ■ John For ster (left) and co-editor-in-chief Ken McDonald discuss page layout. i | Keyline day meant many hours after school getting pages ready for press run at Northville record. Ken McDonald works on front page promo boxes. Columist and reviewer Chris Zygmunt works on page pasteup. Co-editor-in-chief, Laura Krafft. SPOTLIGHT STAFF: (back row) Henry Augustaitis, Ray Welch, Jeff Connolly, Mike Avolio, Janet Gilmartin, Sheila Maloney, John Jones, Richard Kay, Kevin Kelly, Ken McDonald, and John Forster. Sean Tahaney (second row), Sue Lenard, Mike Price, Dave Dir- ezze, Teri Barbour, Jan Burnham, Sevil Omer, Laura Mack, Barb Irwin, Tom O ' Meara, Robyn Flores, Laura Krafft. Karen Van Raem- donck (third row) Nancy Goodman, Ron Hinzman, Rob McEl- haney, Cindy Tragge, Debbie Avers, Sue Burger, Dwayne Young. Chris Zygmunt, (front row) Mike Rodriquez and Pat Gage. Inset: Spotlight advisor, Mrs. Jane Mendler. Hostess Club makes us welcome Eve Versage (left) and Mary Beth Stanko help with ticket sales during the musical. Lisa Druckrey (left) and Marie Bochniak hand out programs before the curtain goes up on Oliver.” Janice Kelsey and Fred Wszolek greet the intermission crowd during Oliver”. The Hostess Club participates in several events, including the fall open house, the musical, choir concert nights, all-school play and Honors Night. Group ' s sponsor is Mrs. Lucy Bodary. 70 Hostess Club Booster Club works for entire school Boosters Club annual spring fertilizer sale helps raise funds. A few years ago, a small group of parents sat down and worked out the .. -J structure for a group that would help the school support athletics and extra curricular activities and to buy for Stevenson those things the district would not be able to afford. Hallmark of the group has been their desire to stay away from becoming an athletic-only support group. The SHS Boosters Club has been very successful in helping not only athletics but the entire school. The groups sells fall and winter sports programs, holds a spring fertilizer sale and stages special fund-raising days at Danny ' s Supermarket. Among other things, they have provided video and sound equipment for the school, extensive outside landscaping, and financial support through fund-raisers to a wide variety of students organizations. A few years ago, the boosters club and students organiza¬ tions installed landscaping on walk to football field. Pom Port squad keeps our spirits high The Spartan Pom Pon squad performed spirit¬ building routines at football and basketball games throughout the year. The group also helped drum up school spirit at pep assemblies. Pom pon squad members spend many hours after school perfecting fast-paced routines set to contemporary music. They wear their distinctive uniforms to school the days of major games. Three teachers help sponsor the group this year: Miss Liz Embree, Mrs. Sue Jordon and Mrs. Wilma Keen. BLUE AND WHITE: Pom pons flash as Linda Rogers leads the squad in a pep assembly routine (below). Laurie Kaner and the pom pon squad helps with cheering (above right). It takes practice and good physical conditioning to perform on the squad (near right). The girls receive the applause of a basketball crowd showing appreciation for a job well done (below right). 72 ii POM PON SQUAD: Anne Marie Bourgon (front row), Mary Lynch, Donna Zawisa. Annette Marchio (second row), Jamie Ho¬ gue, Pat Ritz, Lisa Gibson, Gina lavasile, Laurie Kaner. Donna Taylor (back row), Deanna Grove, Kelly Pas, Jacklyn Sobczak, Lin¬ da Rogers, Susan Gemuend. It ' s chorus line — Gina Lavasile (left), Donna Zawisa, Lisa Gibson, Mary Lynch, Patty Ritz, Amy Bourgon, Jamie Hogue and Annette i Marchio. .4 % mm 73 74 Ski Club Best snow ever for skiers It was the best snow in the history of the Stevenson Ski Club! That ' s the unanimous opinion of ski club sponsors Mr. Skip Blunt, Mr. Lewis Fox and Mr. Mike Daily. They reported that 1981 was the first year in recent memory that there was decent skiing in March. Unlike the year before, the trip to Blue Mountain in Canada was beautiful, with excellent weather and plenty of snow. The club also took seven local trips to nearby Mount Brighton. A planned trip to Boyne was cancelled due to economic difficulties. The club is Stevenson ' s largest active group with about 260 members. About half the membership or more participated during each of local trips. You could tell it was ski club day immediately after school because the north cafeteria quickly filled up with people in red or blue down parkas, ski caps, Nordica boots, carrying a variety of skis and poles. SPARTAN SKIER: (1.) Jim Piko stirs up powder on downhill run. (2.) Piko, Jeff Kaloustian and Mike Majeske race downhill. (3.) Bidding a fond fare¬ well to Stevenson are Karen Walter, Brian Sher¬ man, Glen Barnes, John Range, Jeff Kaloustian, and (in front, from left) Maureen Curran, Becky Kallmann and Alena Jandourek. (4.) More fare¬ wells from happy skiers who are glad to hit the slopes (5.) Chris Peppo shows an expert ' s form. (6.) Jon Brown, Kevin Young, Mike Kirk and Peter Otto ready their gear. (7.) Ski poles and skis .... a sure sign of impending trip to Mount Brighton. An open letter from senate president — Fellow students: Once again the Stevenson High School student senate had a successful year. Although student participation was down in some areas or activities, the major events — homecoming week, dance marathon, Red Cross blood drives, Danny ' s Day and spirit assemblies were all well received. Some senate sub committees such as SETAS (anti-smoking) and ACHIEVE (anti vandalism) were given new life. I would like to thank all those students who helped make 1981- ' 82 a success. Thank you John Jones Class of ' 82 Eve Versage listens to discussion on a student senate issue (left). Above, senators Jill Maedel and Suzie Patterson prepare to give a report. 9 V Senate events well received Senate president John Jones (right) conducts weekly meeting of the group. Senators John Paterra and Mark Badalemente bring a new idea up for discussion (top). Donna Taylor finds issues serious (above). Senate sponsor was Mrs. Val Vandersloot. Ericha Palmieri and Laurie Boldrin wait for cue. Pam Murrey (foreground) and Dawn Pribak lead a dance line during rehearsal. DANCE CLUB: Sandy Eliasberg (back row), Tori Kornell, Lisa Probst, Dawn Pribak, Chris Schemanske, Sue Archey, Laurie Bol¬ drin, Diana West, Mary Rosbolt and Kathy Neagley. Melena DeHetre (middle row), Terri Hermann, Kim Wagnitz, Chris Bennie, Sharon Mi¬ chael, Jodi Ko- chanek and Sue Michael. Ericha Pal¬ mieri (front row), Paulette Conn, Ka¬ ren Donovan, Pam Murrey, Cheryl Buckman, Margie Pulick and Jane Tesner. 78 Stevenson ' s hardworking dance club used the movie and TV series Fame as an inspiration for their an¬ nual dance show held in the audito¬ rium in the spring. The group staged a variety of dif¬ ferent numbers - 29 in all - under the direction of Mrs. Millie Rodolosi, Sponsor. Club president was junior Pam Murrey, vice president was Cheryl Buckman and secretary, Karen Donovan. The group practiced many times each week after school, usually in the hallways. The group ' s members also per¬ formed for local convalescent and retirement centers, and for commu¬ nications classes in school. Mrs. Rodolosi explains the ele¬ ments of dance are a bare wooden floor . . . sounds ... an idea you can feel ... a disciplined body that be¬ comes rhythm, harmony, texture and color ... imagination, hours of practice ... a belief in yourself .. . that ' s a dancer. It s hard work, but dancers always keep smiling. Cheryl Buckman leads the dance line in an on-stage rehearsal. Margie Pulick concentrates on music. ' Fame ' is Dance Club show theme Speakers, Debaters sharpen skills Stevenson qualified six students for 1981-82 regional forensics events: Den¬ ise Dilworth, Emil Jandourek, Ranna Parekh, Antonia Skatikat, Eric Soper and Devin Strong. Ranna Parekh was 14th in the state in the informative speaking event, and placed first in the regional - first re¬ gional winner for Stevenson in seven years according to coach George Croll. Strong was 14th in state in oratory. In debate, six students were main participants: Scott Douglas, Karen Por¬ ter, Julia Robinson, Kallie Roesner, Eric Soper and Mark Stuart. Stewart was given the Bruce Patter¬ son Memorial Debate Award. Students participated in the Wayne Novis league and the West Oakland Debate League. This year, SHS only ran a novice de¬ bate program, Mr. Croll noted. Scott Douglas uses well-prepared notes and a little charm to make debate points (above). Mark Stuart (below) delivers his arguments while Karen Porter and Julia Robinson listen. 80 hf j Kut ,, ( , w ,-i. ' � 1. Ultllll Longtime Stevenson debate and forensics coach George Croll (above) reviews speech with Kallie Roesner. Julia Robinson keeps pro and con note cards up to date (right) so team can be prepared to debate either side of the issue. Eric Soper and Karen Porter (above) stand near many of the school ' s debate and forensics awards. 4X6 INDEX CAROS 460 SX a n 4 Junior Kallie Roesner on her horse Charlie, whom she saved from horsemeat fate. Kallie won a 4-H awards this past year. Angie Markwardt on her horse, Blue Laddie. The girls formed a small club during the school year. Equestrian group keeps horsewomen busy Mary Pankow works part-time to pay costs for her horse, an Arabian named Captain Neet. 82 Chess Club reactivated SHS had a chess club this year after a two year absence. The group, organized by sopho¬ more Roderick Kim and sponsored by Ivan Kemp, first met in early Octo¬ ber. They played chess on Thursdays from 2:15-4 p.m. in the back room of the IMC until Thanksgiving. After Thanksgiving the meeting date was changed to Tuesday. The club also participated in a match with Westland John Glen High School and went to a state high school tournament in Brighton, where they met opposition from De¬ troit Cass Tech, Midland, Flint Pow¬ ers, and Flushing high schools. Although the size of the club was small (10 members), Kim was pleased, saying members were well-behaved and serious about playing chess. “Just about everyone was nice he added. “They came to play chess . “It was fun and good competition said Freshman Bill Vowler. It ' s good experience for people who like to play chess, no matter how good you are , said Sophomore Steve Zawisa. CHESS MASTERS: Steve Zawisa and Rob¬ ert McElhaney pose (top) midway through a match. Ken Kulifay and Rederick Kim ponder moves. Jim Bahen, Kim, Bill Vowler and John Sailors concentrate (above, right). Vowler and Sailors stop watching, begin playing. Club members (near right) pose with group sponsor, Mr. Ivan Kemp in¬ cluding: Sailors, Bahen, Sean Finn, Vowler, Kulifay and Kim. Clubs Organizations 83 SENIORS Seniors in 1982: what will happen to them? n unsettled economic climate and changes in federal program for college students left many seniors uncertain about their future as graduation day neared. While in the mid-seventies, about 50 percent of Stevenson graduates opted for college, the ratio was back to 60 to 40 this year, with about every six out of ten seniors planning on college, either part-time or full-time. The following facts reveal some interesting in¬ formation about the 1982 seniors: • The first class graduated in 1968, thus the 1982 graduating class is the school ' s 14th to go through commencement. • About 612 seniors were in the class for the official count in October; about 1 percent, mostly male, had dropped out by June. Another few (less than 1 percent) failed to complete requirements for graduation and had to go to summer school. Both figures are well below national averages. • If tne class of ' 82 is typical, about 50 per cent of the graduates will go to college full-time and another 10 to 12 percent part-time. • About 35 to 38 percent will work full-time. Among those are some very ambitious people who also attend college full-time. • Of those working after graduation full-time, about half will work in the Livonia area, the rest in other parts of the state. Only 1 percent will find work outside of the state. • About 30 to 32 percent of graduates will work part-time, mostly in Livonia, some at college. • Marriage ana the military are still a very limit¬ ed option for most seniors, at least immediately after graduation. About 2 per cent of the students in the class of ' 82 will be married in the next 24 months, somewhat less than 2 percent will enter the military service. When they do serve Uncle Sam, the Army and Navy will be equally popular, the Air Force and the Marines less so. • Stated career goals follow national trends, with those going to college chosing business, en¬ gineering and health fields as the top three. Polly Adzema James Allison Lisa Amico Blaine Anderson Dehra Andrews Neil Ankenbauer Laura Antonelli Susan Archey William Asimakis Henry Augustaitis Deborah Avers Patricia Bach Mark Badalamente Christopher Bageris Seniors 85 Laurie Boldrin Carol Bagley Nancy Balsis Elizabeth Barick Yvette Barker Cheryl Barbour Terri Barbour Glenn Barnes Joanne Barnhart Gerry Barrett James Bashaw Stephen Becker Joseph Beitz Bonnie Bergman Gregory Berkey Mary Besneatte James Bettaso Jacqueline Bidigare Michael Bidigare , Linda Bidwell 86 Seniors James Biel Jeffrey Binder Karen Blankenburg Robert Blaze Andrea Blazic Laura Bloxsom Kerry Block Glen Board Gregory Bobrowicz Joyann Bohlinger Marie Bochniak Michael Bonczyk Timothy Bonnell Jeffrey Bonser SENIOR SMILE: Debbie Suriano works behind the counter in the school book store, the Eye Opener. SENIOR SALUTE: Mrs. Millie Rodolosi is honored by the student senate as most spirited teacher during Homecoming pep assembly. Mark Bada- lamente presents the award. Seniors 87 SENIOR COUPLES? Well, yes and no. At left, Nancy Selinske talks with boyfriend Tony Jett during lunch. But above, senior George Tjilos and Freshman Chris Matejcik just put their heads together for this candid shot in the courtyard. v ... • • k Robert Bonser Lisa Borgert Jeff Borieo James Boucher Christopher Boukas Michael Bourgon Daniel Bowman Jeff Boyton -r —v James Bradley James Brannon Mark Brodsky Seniors Ken Broskey Brian Brown Jackie Brown Sandy Brown Rob Cabrera William J. Bryant Sue Burr ■ sp Lorraine Buchanan Wendy Burr Jeffrey Cassetta Bret Chiles Seniors 89 Kevin Bruner Rochelle Buhagiar William D. Bryant Sue Burger Scott Buesching William Buszka Marion Cazier Christine Centers Zizi Bush Dawn Catallo Marie Butkovich Laura Cannon John Butsavich Dawn Cedar Steven Byrne Donald Carter Christine Clymer Jacqueline Cogo SENIOR TROUBLE? Seniors Ava Ford and Dan Hebert stay on the good side of assistant principal Mr. Robert Sarver. The big job was to keep your name off his famous clipboard. Anne Belanski is at far right. Mark Collins Lisa Cunningham 90 Seniors Kevin Cupler Maureen Curran Kelly Cutting Suzanne Danahy Alfred D ' Angelo Daniel DeMayer Denise Dilworth Michael Dougherty 4 A 7 fc David Dunger Deborah Debusk Laurette Dembiec Christine Decker Patricia Dernay David Deegan Dianne Detmer Reginald DeLuca Kurt Dickmann Vicki Donakowski David Direzze Carol Dotson Edward Duffy James Duganne Quinn Downs Jean Dougans Barbara Dunn Patrick Duvall Michael Dwyer Thomas Dyer Seniors 91 SENIOR BREAK: Senior Mike Rice talks with Martha Saunders (sopho¬ more) during a break in gym class. Below, Kevin Cupler (left), and Bill Bryant (right) talk with junior Brian Connelly during a class break last fall. 92 Seniors Laura Elmore John Engebretson Jeanine Engerer Tim Erspamer Karen Eskovitz Ken Eskovitz ■ Timothy Fleszar Tammy Foster Matt Gardner Donna Fetterman Frank Frey Margaret Gatny Ann Forrest Patrick Gage Ani Gavoor Paul Esper Evelyn Ford Debbie Eysvogel Tracey Filar Doug Gehringer Jackie Ferhadson Greg Gembis Seniors 93 Chris Fajack Kathleen Finn John Forster Mark Faulkner Sue Firestone Edward Geisler David Fortuna Mark Gardner m Christina Golen Barry Goode Lori Gray Gina Greco Nancy Goodman Jackie Goodrum Scott Govig Douglas Gregory Robert Gresens Mark Gresser Theresa Gribeck Kirt Gross Paul Grove Diane Guilbault Gregory Gumas 94 Seniors Scott Haeger Daniel Halabe Susan Hall Stephen Halleck Jeffrey Haller Dean Hammond Ellen Hammond Thomas Hammond 0 m • ct . Cheryl Hapiak Suzanne Hapiak Patricia Haran Brian Harrington Ingrid Harris Ronald Hartmus 4 David Haskin Danial Hebert Christine Hassinger Theresa Hattie Charles Hayes Neil Heisler Greg Hensel Laurence Herbert Charles Healy Edward Hicok Laura Hiebert Mark Hill John Hillock Ronald Hinzman Robert Hocher Laura Hogan Michael Holbrook Beverly Holcomb Donald Hooper John Hopper Norman Hotchkiss 96 Seniors Margaret Howard William Huizinga Nathan Hutchinson Patricia Huziak SENIOR GRINS: Lisa Cunningham (left) seems relaxed before class starts. Tony Khoury enjoys the fruits of his labors in fifth hour cooking class. Jeff Hyman Jan Jackson Mark Hyman Carlo lacobelli Gerryanna ladipaolo Nobuaki Inamura Matthew Jacks on Julie Jacobites James Jamrog Alena Jandourek Steven Jarrett Jim Jenkins Anthony Jett Edward Johnson James Johnson 97 tl Lee Kelly Janice Kelsey Joy Kennedy Anthony Khoury Karin Kilby Kathy Kimel m 98 Seniors Melanie Kirkman Ralph Klassa Susan Knapp Dave Knight 1 1 Lisa Kochanek Laura Krafft Linda Kuffel David Lamerson Kevin Lech William Kovach Kerry Krauss Lance Knudsen Kristen Kowalske Colleen Kubitskey Ron LaFrance Thomas Lawton Mark Kralowski Lorie Lee Douglas LeFevre Ronald LaPlatt Dave Kusza Lisa Larsen Brad Kronsbein Tori Kornell Theresa Kunz Linda Kovalenko Richard LaBurn Tom Laskey Renee Leib Seniors 99 Seniors active in variety of ways f very Stevenson senior finds something to do to keep busy outside of class: jobs, student activities, athletics, student government, hobbies. Some seniors participated in three sports one in the fall, one in the winter, and one in the spring. More than half of all seniors took part in some form of extra-curricular activity at least once dur¬ ing the school year. It may have been as limited as working on a homecoming float to as involved as being editor of the student newspaper for two semesters. Anthony Lenard Ann Lemieux Joseph Leschinski Patricia Less Jeanne Lenehan Dawn Lewis SENIORS INVOLVED: Melinda Miller (top)works on a Smurf to go on the seniors float for Homecoming. Mike Rodriquez packs his backpack for a summer hiking trip. Senior Greg Berkey battles for a rebound during the Spartans outstanding basketball season (top right). John Paterra helps keep Spartan spirit going during football games by dressing in Spartan cos¬ tume. Krista Lewis 100 Seniors Renee Lewis Lorraine Liberi Donna Lubanski Timothy Lundgren Wendy Luoto Craig Malis Laura Mack Diane Lytle Kenneth Mancini Anne Marentette Noreen Mariotti Myra Markarian Gail Markey Patrick Martin Seniors 101 Lawrence Massa Stephanie McAree Leigh Mathia Anne Maycock Kevin Mayer Mary McAuliffe Aileen McClellan Kenneth McDonald Karl Mazur Robert McElhaney Lance McKenzie Cecile Mermelstein John McLaughlin Tom Mesner Michael McNamara David Meadors Evan Melloy Margaret Metz Mike Michniak Allen Middleton Margaret Mikkelsen 102 Seniors David Milek Denise Millen Craig Miller Joel Miller Melinda Miller Sharon Miller Brent Milosevich Rosanna Minni Troy Mitchell Brett Mlinek Kathy Moan Micheal Modjeski Michael Molnar Sheila Moloney Florence Moons Kevin Moran Darlene Mouland Carrie Mulder James Montroy SENIORS AND SUN: Senior Chris Clymer (left) enjoys the fall sunshine in the courtyard with Juniors Terri Crete and Karen Swain. Seniors 103 Ted Mullally Joe Mulville Eric Murch Laura Murray Lenore Naboychik Dean Nascimben Lisa Nesti Gregory Neu Kristi Niehaus Kurt Nofz Brian Norris Pamela Norton John Novak Patrick Novotny Mark Obregon Deborah Olenzek Tom O ' Meara Thomas O ' Neil Kathleen Ostrander Ina Otto John Ovington 104 Seniors Dina Paciocco Ericha Palmieri Asha Parekh Joe Parent James Plummer Rachelle Poe Wendy Poisson Kimberly Polin Cathy Potter Michael Prevezianos Michael Pulick HHEmU Susan Quigly Theresa Quinn Richard Quiton James Redheffer 106 Seniors Alpha seniors bring Yule cheer James Schoenle Jim Seay Janice Schwartz Jean Shellman Rick Schwedt Robert Shepard Nancy Selinske Todd Schroeder Dina Shaya Patrick Schoff Brian Sherman 108 Seniors Lynne Shiels Ellen Shubel Lori Sickles Kathleen Silvi mm Denice Steinbauer SENIOR HOMECOMING: Ken Mc¬ Donald (left) works on flowers for homecoming float. Homecoming queen Nanette Verpoort hugs her close friend Donna Lubanski (above) after the halftime ceremonies. Senior float featuring Smurfs in Space won first place (below). Anita Stephen Shelly Sterling Linda Stewart 110 Seniors m Sean Tahaney Donna Taylor Todd Thomas Amy Tavidian Beth Tatigian John Taurianen ft ' Michael Templeton Eric Terry William Tipton Kelly Tappan Ann Taylor Sharon Thalacker Virginia Tiseo Roger Szepelak Lisa Timberlake Cheryl Trim Carrie Swindell Jacqueline Teets Scott Tilford Thomas Tudor Jean Turnbull Seniors Nanette Verpoort ■n Carlos Villasenor Ronald Viovode Glenn Wagner David Waite Julie Urbonas Sandra Walley r Raymond Welch Diana West 112 Seniors f James Wheeler Brad White SENIOR ADVISOR: Mr. Paul Mack, advisor to the senior class for many years, talks with Bob Stecker (center) and James Allison. Among Mr. Mack ' s many duties is taking care of caps and gowns so that every senior is prepared for gradu¬ ation day in mid-June. Brian Wolfe Michael Wolf Grant Williams Kevin Williams Jeff Woodruff Scott Wobrock Mark Wozniak Lisa Winchester Danny Williams James Wroblewski John Woehrle Lori Williams Brian Wilson Seniors 113 SENIOR LEADERS: Nate Hutchinson, captain of the track team (above) and Beth Tatigian, number two singles player on the girls ' tennis team, were among the senior athletes providing leadership at Stevenson during the school year. Chris Yanalunas Mike Zammitt Lesley Yadlosky Dwayne Young Carolyn Zamboroski Donna Zawisa Jody Wykoff Joel Zeidman Jeff Zelenick 114 Fred Wszolek Senior Council has 50 active members Led by president Fred Wszolek, the seniors took a first place in spirit and float competitions during home¬ coming, and held a successful prom, lowering prices in spite of inflation. The council also worked on commencement, help¬ ing to pick a student speaker. The council kept stu¬ dents and staff informed through a newsletter. Meeting most Friday mornings at 7:15, the group was advised by Mr. Paul Mack. According to Wszolek, the council provided an environment for learn¬ ing how to work with oth¬ er people in solving prob¬ lems. Fred was joined in council leadership by vice president Linda Smith, secretary Georgia Kapsalis and treasurer Lori Sickles. Some members of the council also proposed that a community group or groups help pay for honor stoles for the approximately 100 seniors who would graduate with honors. The request was not approved. The class had about $450 to use on a senior gift, and new curtains for the auditorium stage were being con¬ sidered as the year drew to a close. John Jones was not only senate president but served on senior council. Maureen Curran and Karen Walter disagree on an issue. Senior class president Fred Wszolek. Eve Versage and Colleen Kubitskey listen to new ideas (above) and Kerry Krauss, Mark Badalamente, Stephanie McAree and Leigh Mathia read over agenda. ToOtt Ah, Seniors. Remembering just some of the faces from the class of 1982 just as they appeared during the year .... in the halls ... in the courtyard ... in special events or athletics, . .. antics in Florida. Memories . . . just frozen bits of time, caught on film. AH, SENIORS: Mark Wozniak (clockwise, beginning below left); Donna Zawisa, Rick Schwedt in study hall, Lisa Larsen during dress- up week, Debbie Olenzek, Mark Haller in makeup for Oliver , Theresa Cribeck on phone, Dan Hebert, Donna Taylor and Christie Centers, Greg Neu and date Theresa Boitos, Jamie Bettaso at wrestling match, and Karl Mazur, Pete Demos, Kim Pas and Julie Jacobites. aaMiia I JUNIORS i Junior leadership changes mid-year T he class of ' 83 survived a leadership shakeup in January when class president Sevil Omer was replaced by vice president Nancy Humm. Ken Burt served as class vice president, Carol Danahy was secretary and Amy Altenberger was class treasurer. The junior class council sponsored the annual Christmas Dance, held this year on the Orchard Ridge Campus of Oakland Community College. The class was also active in homecoming events, entering a float in the competition. At Easter, they sponsored an Easter candygram fundraiser. This spring, they were responsible for the decorations at the prom held in Warren, and for the car wash for seniors on prom day. In early May, the council members donned old work clothes and joined in the bathroom painting project, painting a bright rainbow of colors on the walls of the girls ' lav near the art classrooms. For next year, the group is looking into a computer dance. Junior class sponsor is Mr. Ivan Kemp, director of the Library (IMC). for junior class council can- I DID PHOTOS, PLEASE TURN TO I PAGES 134 AND 135.I Patricia Abela Kevin Adamson Michele Aidenbaum Eric Alf Diane Allen Amy Altenberger Theamarie Amico Robert Anderson Bill Angelopoulos Peter Ansbro Julie Antaya Melinda Arakelian Mike Arakelian Philip Arnold Lori Asimakis Mark Aulicino Mike Aulicino Michael Avolio Deborah Bach Dennis Bagley Karen Barber Juniors: 119 Sheila Barr Norman Barry Richard Basak Bryan Bates Wendy Beadle Roger Beaune Michael BeBeau Jeff Beck Margot Beckerman Kathleen Belles Kristin Bender Holly Berczel Christopher Bergman Alan Berndtson Marcy Bernstein Steven Beyer Karen Biermann Brian Bileti Louis Bischoff Stacie Blackwell Emily Blanchard Breaking Away JUNIOR CYLIST: John Dyer ' s incredible ride during the summer of 1981 took him more than 4200 miles and through 11 states, from Ft. Lauderdale (Florida) to San Francisco. The 38-day journey kept him riding for 12 to 14 hours a day through the heat of the deep south and the midwest, then into the thin air and coolness of the Colorado Rockies. Dyer explains he made the trip as part of The Hunger Project to dramatize the plight of starving nations. Dyer was part of a group of 30 riders; they were supported by 14 others who followed along in vans with luggage and supplies. Dyer ' s uncle, Dr. Wayne Dyer (noted author of self-help books such as Your Erroneous Zones ) joined the tour for a brief ride in California. 120 juniors David Bloom Richard Bogusky Andrea Bokos Mark Borys Annemarie Bourgon David Bowie Lisa Bowman David Boyd Steven Boye Shawn Bradley Janet Breithaupt Louie Broccardo Cory Brocklehurst John Bros Sharon Brynski Amy Buck Cheryl Buckman Janice Burnham Lisa Burr Scott Burrell Kenneth Burt Robert Buszka Gina Calamita Michele Callan Helen Capatina Jacqueline Caprara John Carlin Jeffrey Carlsen Paul Carlson Louis Carnevale Jennifer Carney Lisa Carron Jeffery Case Ingrid Cefa Christine Celia Richard Chafe Jennifer Chandler Christopher Chanko Sally Chapin Carina Childs Jihee Chin Ann Chopra Christopher Clark Sherri Clements Michael Cochran Kathleen Colcer William Collins Andrew Conley Brian Connelly Juniors 121 Jeffery Connolly Kelly Connor Jeffrey Conroy April Cook Nancy Cook Sharyl Corbin David Cox Sharon Creesy Terri Crete Cindy Croletto Joanne Cronier Nancy Crowder Jerry Cummings David Curis Carol Danahy Richard Dawson Nancy Dean Don DeFilippi Annie Demou Mark Detmer Michele DeWhirst Theresa Diamos Rita Dimambro Stacey Dimmer Ann Diskin Scott Douglas Lori Downs James Dragomer Michael Drouillard Lisa Druckrey Darrin Dunger Susan Dunlap Brett Dunn John Dyer David Eberlein Drew Edwards Carrie Eisenhauer Sandra Eliasberg David Enders Timothy Engling Susan Erspamer James Esper Jennifer Evangelista Sheryl Evans Dennis Farmer Timothy Farrell Beth Feller Michael Filipek Lisa Flevaris 122 Juniors Jml Robin Flores Cari Ford Doug Ford Paul Fortuna Robert Franchi Laura Frandsen Michael Fredrickson Kimberly Friebel Sandra Friedrich Thomas Fries Jeff Fuchs Tammy Fuelling Steven Gagnier Christina Galindo Ellen Gansen Judy Gardner Julie Gardner David Gasior Holly Geiger Michael Geppert Mary German Juniors 1 23 Nancy Giaccaglia Donald Gilbert Kimberly Gilhuly Mark Giordano Brad G iragosian Susan Gjernes Gary Gnolek Ernestine Golden Sara Golisch Lisa Gonzalez John Gormley Gregory Green Elaine Greenberg Lisa Grieve Margaret Grotewohl Deanne Grove David Gutowski Karen Gwarda Lisa Hale Thomas Hamill Robert Hanania Lori Hanson Alan Harmon Hugh Harris Leanne Harrison Michael Hauser Daniel Haverty Eric Hempelmann JUNIOR CHEERLEADERS: Lisa Kur- kowski (above) and Sue Siefman be¬ low) were among the active juniors during the school year. Lisa leads a cheer during homecoming and Sue cheers during a February pep as¬ sembly honoring winter athletics. 124 Juniors JUNIOR HOMECOMING NOMINEES: Gary Mexicotte and Louie Broccardo (above) were the Mr. Spartan nominees for the junior class. The girls ' court nominees were Margaret Trimer (from left), Laura Zelasko and Mary Rozman. They were chosen during homeroom elections held before Home¬ coming week. Lori Hieronymus Elizabeth Hilton Sonya Hinton Jacqueline Hinzman Kathleen Hodgson Jamie Hogue Lisa Holland Susan Hollman Gregory Honer Elizabeth Hooper Daniel Hough Nancy Humm Matthew Hutchinson Barb Irwin Bev Irwin Rok Ivezaj Deborah Jagusch Michelle Jamison Linda Jaseck John Jessop Zane Johnson Dayna Jones Rob Jones Elaine Jordan JoAnn Jordan Bill Jordan Deborah Jurczyszyn Jer Jurma Juniors 125 JUNIOR CALM: By the time you are a junior, nothing can bother you, including classwork (as proven by Jamie Mussat above) nor the confusion of the hall (as proven by Karyn Martin and Laura Frandsen, above right). David Kadish Rebecca Kallmann Jeffrey Kaloustian Laurie Kaner Eleftherio Karagianis Wesley Karczynski Susan Karol Amy Kay Karen Kelly Karen Kelsey Kevin Kimmel Carole King David King Thomas Kinsey Gilda Kleer Gina Knight John Koepke David Kolin Debra Kosecki Mark Kovacs Thomas Kovarik Kathryn Kozak Karen Kraly Kimberly Kramis Pamela Krause Mark Kubitskey Jason Kuehn Catherine Kuhlmann Caroline Kunkel Lisa Kurkowski Cassandra Laakso Richard LaFrance Darren LaLonde Carolyn Lamb Leslie Lambert 126 Juniors V Tara Lampe Shannon Landis Harry Lang Cynthia Lann Marianne Larkin Michael LaRouche Christina Larson Daniel Laurie Nanine Lavoie Nancy Lazarus Barry Leja Douglas LeMaster Robin Lendrum Gregory Lepak Susan Leschinski James Looney Christine Lorenz Michael Lowes Lawrence Luczkowski Karin Lutke-Willink Brant Lyall Mary Lynch Kenneth Macsay Michael Magliocco Michael Main Michael Majeske Lauren Maloney Russell Mancewicz Angie Martin Curtis Martin Karyn Martin John Martino Christina Massab Sue Mau Burke McClellan Monica McClure Karen McCulloch Don McGinlay Daniel McGinty Brian McGrath Donna McMillan Loretta Meier Debra Mercieca Gary Mexicotte Denise Mezzacapo John Micallef Elizabeth Mikkelsen Michael Miles Joan Miliacca Juniors 127 � Scott Miller Bonnie Milligan Mike Milligan Steven Minch Maryanne Minear Marilee Mino David Misevich Gregory Mitchell Debra Modjeski Edward Moloney Judith Montague Laura Montambeau Paul Moon Paul Moore Kimberly Morris Pamela Murrey James Mussat Mark Mueting Joanne Muir Mark Munoz Frank Nachtman Sharon Nagel Michael Newcome Leslie Nicholson Christine Nicoloff Helen Nitchov Beth Nolan Jowella Nosel Nancy Nunn Kristin Olenzek Michael Olesky Pamela Oliver Janice Olsen Bernard O ' Meara Sevil Omer Mary O ' Neil Lynne Osborne Antonino Paciocco Jane Padgen Robert Palmisano Karen Paluzzi Ranna Parekh Joe Parks Paul Parks Diane Pascoe Neal Pernick Ernest Perrault Lisa Perry Steve Perry 128 Juniors Mauro Petrucci Brett Phillips Brian Phillips Robin Philpott Jacqueline Pincheck Marianne Pinsky Michael Plant MaryBeth Pociluyko Richard Polk Thomas Polkinghorn Deborah Polzin Dhana Ponners Jeff Porter Kathleen Porter Carolyn Postek Steven Potok Timothy Potoniec Edward Pozan Dawn Pribak Lisa Price Jennifer Priest Sara Proctor Laura Puterbaugh Rodney Qualls Deborah Radzialowski Jonathan Range James Ratkos William Ravenna JUNIOR LIFE: School is no big sweat for a relaxed Rich Bogusky (right) or for Pam Telfer (above) as she spends the hour in sculpture class working a piece of clay into a gooey mess. Waint until next year .... no more goofing off! Juniors 129 Eric Ravi Lisa Rayman Marci Reese Cynthia Regal Diane Reinhardt Karen Rice Timothy Richards Steven Richter John Rickert Stephanie Riddle Craig Ridley Cynthia Rimanelli Patricia Ritz Timothy Robbins Kallie Roesner John Rogers Linda Rogers Mike Rose Pete Rose Debby Rosochacki Mary Rozman Keith Roznowski Jay Ruggerole Gary Rusiewski Michele Rutsey Dennis Rymarz Kathleen Sage John Sailors Carla Salvatore Kevin Sarafian Matthew Sawyer David Schmidt Laura Schoenle Jennifer Schultz Kimberly See Linda Seghi Timothy Shannahan Jeffrey Shaw Akash Sheth Linda Shurin Susan Siefman Susan Simmermon Christopher Sirvinskis Stephen Sitler Antonia Skatikat Debbie Smith Keith Smith Steven Smith Sue Smith 130 Juniors JUNIOR ON THE WAY: Dave Sanford gets ready to enter class just before the final bell rings. Jacklyn Sobczak Robin Sopha Jill Sorenson Brian Sovel Steven Sparks Kelley Stabler Kevin Stafford Alison Stanbury Brian Stanley Mary Starr Gale Stefan Edward Stencel Mary Stetter Kenneth Strachan Erik Strom Devin Strong Carolyn Stuart Michele Sullivan Karen Suman Karen Swain Timothy Swanson Dawn Tahaney Richard Ta ; ; Karen Tatigian Amy Tedrick Pamela Telfer Timothy Templeton Michael Teodorescu Emily Terry Juniors 131 Maxi Macho? JUNIOR STALONE? Eleventh grader Dino Peponis, collar turned up against the cold, cigarette dangling from the lips, is a study in Rocky-like stoicism. Richard Tesner Dana Tilford Cynthia Todaro Cherie Tower Cynthia Tragge Rick Tran Julia Traycoff Richard Treharne Jennifer Trenkle Margaret Trimer Mary Ulle Curtis Ullstrom Sandra Ungar Gary Ushiro Kim Vahlbusch Stacie Vande Velde Leanne Vankeuren Paula Vaughn Maria Vella Pamela Vowler Gregory Wagnitz George Walch Matthew Waldsmith Sandra Walos Tracy Ward Mike Warner Bob Warner Laura Wassermann 132 Juniors Lynn Waters Leslie Watson Cara Weak John Weak Joseph Weber Nanette Weeg Christopher Weisman Robert Wenderski Elizabeth Werner Bethann Wheeler James Widmann David Wiegel Carol Williams Lesa Wilson Craig Zygmunt David Zywicki John Bros Darin Petrini Jim Simon Patricia Wiltsie Caryl Wing Robert Winters Edward Witherspoon Lawrence Witkowski Diane Wood Lindsay Woodhall Glenn Wright Linda Wright Thomas Wroblewski Karen Yancheson John Yarberry Kamela Yoder Brian Youngberg James Zamboroski Laura Zelasko Lisa Zelepis Patricia Zeppa Steven Zifko James Zisek Chris Zygmunt Juniors 133 Junior council works as team JUNIORS ORGANIZED: The Easter candygram sale saw the juniors work quickly getting the messages ready for distribution. (1.) Jihee Chin works while Steve Richter just looks on. (2.) Karen Tatigian and Jihee Chin are intent on sorting task. (3.) Jeff Case seems like he ' s using his ears to sort the messages (4.) Terry Farmer says aw, shucks when junior girls ask him to get busy. (5.) Lisa Kurkowski and Nanine Lavoie (left) sort messages. (6.) Class president Nancy Humm (right) and Kim See use schedules to find student homeroom classes. (7.) Scott Douglas checks master teacher schedule. (8.) Sue Gjernes helps sort. 15 TO 18 TEEN CLASSROOMS IN ALL AREAS TEENS • TEENS • TEENS emtoDtii e TEEN ADULT COURSES 19 To 65 PRIVATE LESSONS FREE PICK-UP SINCE 1962 Mor than 1 MIWON miUs of DRIVER EDUCATION •xporionco State ApprovedMich. License D1080 MAIN OFFICE 32011 Plymouth Rd., Livonia • LIVONIA • WESTLAND • PLYMOUTH • NORTHVILLE • WAYNE GARDEN CITY 261-2266 TEENS • TEENS • WOLVERINE AUTO DRIVING SCHOOL, INC. CALL DAY OR NIGHT - 7 DAYS • FARMINGTON • FARMINGTON HILLS • NOVI 478-5040 SOPHOMORES Timothy Adamson Peter Adzema Warren Agee Steve Aidenbaum Earl Alfaro Ronald Ambrose Tushar Amin Alan Ankenbauer Kathleen Ansbro Larry Antonelli Julie Auld Dawn Badalamente Todd Baggett Kath ' en Balcoff Christopher Banyai David Barnas Michael Barry II Laura Bartell Silva Basmadjian Ronna Beagle John Beane Timothy Beasley David BeBeau Stephen Beck Brenda Belleville Kathy Besneatte Melissa Bezaire Gina Binder SOPHOMORE GRIDDERS: The SHS varsity of the future cele- ferro (from left), Brian Porter, Robert Schmidt, Robert Brown, brates a 46-0 drubbing of Farmington. The six include Andy Talia- Rick Rozman and Craig Gates. Sophomores 137 SOPHOMORES SPECTATORS: Sophomore tennis players Linda lacobelli (above) and Connie Wielosinski watch during a fall tennis match. A winning team record brought them smiles all season. Raymond Bischoff Stephanie Bishop Kimberly Blazic Deann Board Janel Bodily Andrew Boettcher Donald Bohlinger David Boldrin Jeffrey Bond Kathleen Bonser Alan Boroski Florence Boukas John Bradley Brian Briggs Robert Broquet Jon Brown Mary Brown Robert Brown Scott Brown Phillip Bryant Denise Bryngelson Thomas Brzezinski Paul Burd iss Cynthia Burnside Keith Burt Julie Butsavich Patricia Byrnes Jason Campbell 138 Sophomores J Christine Canfield David Cannon Carla Canzano Sam Caramagno Diana Carnevale John Carney Michael Carson I ' 1« fltrtfe William Cashero Judy Cherris Christa Chippi Lisa Christie Candace Clark Jennifer Collier Lisa Collins James Colwell Rita Combest Paulette Conn Dennis Connolly Stephen Cook Holly Cox Constance Cragel Lisa Cram Robert Cronier Brett Cumming Elizabeth Curran Susan Dahms Jim Danahy Becky Danahy Andra Davis Saman Dawisha Shauna Day Denise DeCarle John Defever Melena Dehetre Eric DeKun Darin DeMaestri Michael Dembiec Diane Derkowski Kenneth Dernay Greg Deska Mike Detmer Anthony Dickson Geralann DiDomenico Christine Dietz Theresa Diglio Lee Diloreto John Dilworth John DiMarco John Dittmar Sophomores 139 re Daniel Divens Jeffrey Dixon Thomas Domako Debbie Donaldson Robert Donaldson Karen Donovan Mike Donovan Gregory Douglas Pamela Dove Karen Dragomer Lisa Drobot Kenneth Dubois Susan Dudek Leanne Duminski Gregory Ebner Karen Ehrheart Dianne Eidbo Kelly Elkins Steve Ellsworth Steven Engerer Jody Evans Kraig Evans Thomas Evasic James Farkas Lisa Farmer Christine Farrell Stacey Feller Adam Filar Jill Firestone Kelly Fitzgerald Michael Flevaris Colleen Flynn Richard Fontana Corey Freedman Shelley Freedman Laura Fritsch Barbara Furlong Cheryl Galindo Amy Gallo Richard Gansen Liz Gargaro John Gargaro Craig Gates Stephen George Daniel Gilmartin John Gipper Kimberly Glatfelter Judy Gleason Karen Golm 140 Sophomore SOPHOMORE COURT: Barbara Furlong (left, above) and Lisa Farmer were the 1981 Homecoming nominees from the 10 grade. Mr. Spartan nominees were Steve Ellsworth and John O ' Connor Wendy Gray David Green Sandra Gresens Maureen Gries Kimberly Griffith Mark Habeeb Mary Han Joann Hanania Sandra Hanson Robert Hardin Bonnie Harma Terrence Harshfield Susan Hartmus Paul Hawthorne Andrew Haynes Rhonda Heath John Heideman Lorna Heiden Kurt Hein Edward Heinz Gregory Herbert Sophomores Craig Hoerig Martha Hogan John Hopkins Denise Huff James Hunt Linda lacobelli Gina lavasile Betul Ismet Donna Jamrog Emil Jandourek Kim Jankowski Daniel Jenkins Timothy Jett Neal Jolagh Ron Jones Sue Jones Michael Jordan John Jowski Aleks Juncaj Matthew Jurczyszyn Brian Kachnowski Sandra Kalagian Pamela Kallmann Julie Kaloustian Becki Karaisz Margaret Karr Michael Kasanic Edward Katulski Debra Kaye Michael Keegan Beth Kellner Roderick Kim Debra Kipp Madrina Kirkland Maya Klavons Mark Kleinknecht David Kline Brian Kniaz Jeff Kochanek Lori Kochanek Michael Kolacz Jeffrey Koncsol 142 Sophomores Todd Kornell Ann Kostin Richard Kovarik Michele Kozak Eric Kraffa John Kraly Cheryl Krause Karen Krol Ronald Kross Bruce Kudanian Laura Kuhn Robert Kuphal Julie Kusza Irene Kytasty Donna Lafian Thomas LaFramboise Kenneth Laird Philip Lann Tina Lappin Eric Larson Michele Lech Trade LeDuc Susan Lenard Ronald Leschinski Carol Leskie Kathleen L ' Esperance Christopher Ligi William Lindholm Linda Loeffler Allan MacIntyre Scott Makowski Annette Marchio Julie Mareski Angela Markwardt Ed Martin Ernesto Martinez Genesio Masciulli Ronnie Mauti Terri Mayo Robert McAree Amy McAuliffe Candace McErlain Timothy McGinty Eileen McIntyre Chris McKay Mark McKay Jeanine McLaughlin Bradley McLive Karen Medved Sophomores 143 SOPHOMORE CUTUPS: SHS 10th graders Pete Adzema (left) and Jill Mueller (right, in back), Ronna Beagle (right) clown for the Aurora camera. Terry Kunz, (junior) is only slightly amused. Lesley Meldrum Sharon Michael Susan Michael Kenneth Michniak Beth Mier Anthony Mikolon John Minear Ginnelle Ministreili Barbara Moloney Francis Moons Paul Moots Matthew Morrison Robert Morrow Eugene Mouland David Moulton Jill Mueller Joseph Muir Robert Munro Mark Munzenberger Sharon Murphy Julie Myers 144 Sophomores John Nagel Aziz Naser Jon Nettie Katherine Neubecker Peter Niemchak Jeryl Nosel Jill Novak Kari Nye John O ' Connor Jeff O ' Meara Nancy O ' Meara Serdar Omer Brad Oppat Christine Osteika Barbara Ovington Linda Palarchio Mary Pankow David Parks Jon Parquette Kelly Pas Kevin Paterson Susan Patten Eric Pence Lynn Peppo David Perample Robert Pernick Mike Perry Sue Perry Scott Phillips Denise Piotrowski Brian Porter Gail Porter Karen Porter Sharon Porter Daniel Powers Jeanne Price Donald Proctor Heather Pruss Keith Pustover Todd Quertemous Jacqueline Race Matthew Radzialowski Linda Rahill Thomas Randall Randall Ray Thomas Recinella Suzanne Rigg Richard Ripard Beth Robbins Sophomores 145 STUDY TIME? Nancy O ' Meara (right) tries to get fellow classmate Lori Kochanek to open books in study hall. SOPHOMORES: Lesley Meldrum (left) and Linda lacobelli (right) pass time hall-watching. Julia Robinson Michael Roden Mary Rogosky John Romano Mary Rosbolt Joseph Rose Cheryl Rowland Darlene Rowland Richard Rozman Stephen Russo Jamal Saleh Maryjo Salois Jackie Salvadore Martha Saunders David Sawecki Autumn Scaggs Robert Schmidt Steven Schoenberg Daniel Schroeder Ronald Schumont Sandra Schwarz Christina Schwedt Frank Scopone Tami Scurto Karen Shannahan Kathleen Sharp Terri Shaw Edward Shottroff Gary Sikina Lynn Silvi Gregory Simons Suzanne Siradas Kathy Skaisgir Kathleen Sloan Cindy Smith 146 Sophomores Cindy A. Smith Kim Smith Steve Smith Tim Smith Eric Soper Douglas Speirs Barbara Spencer Michael Spray Gordon Stecker Tom Stecker James Steel Kimberly Stefan Theodore Steinbauer Kathleen Stetter Edward Stranquist Richard Strock Christine Sullivan Colleen Sullivan Richard Sumpter Diane Swanson Jeffery Tabeling John Talan Walter Taliaferro Jason Tamer Leslie Tancill Keith Tappan Daniel Tasic Julie Tata Lesley Tata Patrick Tavolacci Lisa Temby David Temple Patricia Templeton Shareen Thierbach Lisa Timco Kent Ting David Toth Jeanette Trepanier Joseph Trombley Sandra Turner William Ulle Dale Ulman Scott Underwood Christopher Unger Debbie Unverzagt John Urbonas Christopher Usiondek Anamarie Vennix Julie Vettraino Sophomore 147 Joseph Vollmer Angela Vyhnalek Judy Wagner Carol Walczak Cheryl Walczak Cynthia Walczak Michael Walker Sandra Wain Bonnie Walton Michael Waughn Scott Weaver Karen Weinger Philip Wheeler Lisa White Conny Wielosinski Christopher Wilke Don Williams James Williams Linda Wolf Michael Woodhall Douglas Woodruff SOPHOMORE DANCERS: Melena Dehetre and Kim Wagnitz spends many hours after school rehearsing for the annual spring dance show. SOPHOMORE HALL-WATCHERS: Denise Huff, left and Jill Mueller find lunch hour all too short. Freshman Stacy Gatov is in the middle. 148 Sophomores Terri Hermann, Mrs. Rodolosi and Debbie Kipp discuss class business. Sophomores do their share Sharon Porter (left) is class vice president, Karen Porter is president. SOPHOMORE COUNCIL: Emil Jandourek (back row), Dave BeBeau, Eric Larson, Karen Porter, Lisa White, Sharon Porter, Lisa Collins (middle row), Debbie Kipp, Terri Hermann, Dawn Badalamente, Dianne Eidbo and class sponsor Mrs. Millie Ro¬ dolosi. Eileen McIntyre and Autumn Skaggs (front row). th ' W Sisters Karen and Sharon Porter led the sophomore class council in ' 81- ' 82. Mark Ha- beeb was secretary and Julie Robinson was class treasurer. The class has been involved in several fund-raising efforts, including bake sales, Christmas candygrams, and game conces¬ sions. The group sponsored the February sock hop and partici¬ pated in the john painting ef¬ forts (they worked on the boys lav by E hall). The class was also in the thick of homecoming, entering a float in the annual competition. George York Harry Youmans Kevin Young Mike Young Steven Zawisa Michael Zelepis Suzanne Zevchak Earl Alfaro Charlie Berry Pam Craigie Mike Shust Kim Wagnitz Julie Zimmerman Sophomore 149 FRESHMEN Gerald Abidin Raymond Abrahamson Bryon Adamczyk Karisten Albirte Beth Anderson Steve Anderson Freda Andrews Anthony Angelosanto Wendy Artman John Atwell Natalie Aucutt Tom Avolio Nancy Bagley Kenneth Baker Jennifer Baltrusz Kirk Barker Karen Bartolomeo Douglas Bassett Doreen Beagle Brian Beard Tony Beaune 9th Grade council: high hopes for future The freshmen class council worked hard during the school year to represent the class in a variety of school activities and events. The class took part in homecom¬ ing by building a float. They also participated in an M and M sale, in Danny ' s Day Booster club fund raiser day at Danny ' s Foods and in the popular dance marathon. They held a Kiss a Friend Good¬ bye candy sale in the spring and staged a scavenger hunt for the sen¬ ior class. Two council members (Sue Larson and Jack Tatigian) found time to be in the school musical. The hope for next year is better communication with the student senate, and more support and par¬ ticipation from class council mem¬ bers and the total class membership. More Class Council Pictures on Pgs. 156-157 FROSH COUNCIL: Class leadership included Susan Tatigian, Carrieanne Qua, Bethany Vrooman (secretary), (back row), and Miss Linda Haberaecker (sponsor), Peggy Furlong (vice president), Susan Larson (president) and Cynthia Holland (treasurer). Freshmen 151 Norman Beck Stephanie Beck Tami Behrendsen Patricia Bell Christine Bennie Brian Berger loanne Bidigare Kevin Bielski Kimberly Bigelow Steven Bixby FRESHMEN COURT: Patti Bell (left) and Donna Zelasko served as the ninth grade ' s Homecoming court nominees. The court was honored at the halftime of the annual Homecoming game, and at the dance the next evening. Laura Blackwell Stanley Bochniak Michael Bode Lisa Bokovoy Patricia Boucher Patricia Bourgon Stephen Bourque Kristan Bowman Jerry Bramer John Brannon Matthew Bredin Lisa Broccardo Kristian Brocklehurst James Burdiss 152 Freshmen Don Burger Robert Burger Daniel Buszka Christine Butterfield Robert Bzdok Carlos Cabrera Suzanne Calamita Debra Calkins Diane Callender Irene Canini Michael Caprara Melissa Caramagno David Carlsen Brandon Carlson James Carney Dale Carosio Kimberly Carper Christina Carter Susan Cary Kathleen Cassidy Julie Caudle Jon Chapski Brad Chetosky Erich Chieca Derek Chiou David Ciavattone Suzanne Clements Kayo Clifford Mary Colcer Marcus Collins Scott Conaway Colleen Connolly Patrick Conway Leslie Cook Michelle Cook Paul Cormier Brian Cox Deborah Crawford Robert Crete Shani Cybulski Donald Danahy Huong Dang Renee Dean Mark Decker Gregory Defilippi Piero DeLuca Marci Dembiec Michael Demski Freshmen 153 Michael Dimick Sandra DiRezze Christopher Dobiesz Charles Donaldson Paul Donnelly John Drouillard Anita Druckery Gina Drummond Michelle Dubuque Lynda Dunlap Catherine Economou Donna Eden Peter Elkowitz Jon Erickson Kevin Everhart Colleen Fajack James Fedrigo Sharon Ferguson Michael Fischer Dawn Flannery Christopher Fleszar Sean Flinn Michael Forrest Mark Fortuna Anthony Foster Brendan Foster Yvonne Francois Marcus Fried David Fritsch Nancy Fulcher Margaret Furlong Catherine Gage Thomas Gampp Mario Gates Janice Gatny Stacy Gatov David Gawthrop Michael Geary Harvey Gee John Gelmisi Christopher Gembis Michael Gerulis Nancy Gibb Jeanne Gilbert John Gilbert Fabienne Gilchrist Michelle Golen Denise Gordon Scott Gordon 154 Freshmen Laurie Govig Cara Gray Julianne Green Heather Greschaw Kimberly Grieve Pamela Griffin Gary Griffith Jr. Joanne Grimaldi Lora Grove Gary Guadagni David Gulau Susan Hamill Martin Hammer Trudi Hansen Kathleen Haran Corrine Haremski Richard Harris Robert Harris William Harvey Michael Hatcher Nora Hazelwood Shari Heinz Stephen Helwig Kimberly Henderson Harold Higgins Cynthia Holland Jennifer Homer Nancy Hooper Freshmen 155 Diane Hotchkiss Lisa Howe Peter Huddy Pamela Huff Heather Hughes Rebecca Huizinga Thomas Hunt Mary Hussey Deborah Ingham Deborah Jamison Jeanne Jensen Nada Jordan Sherry Jordan Leslie Kachnowski Leonard Karadimas Amy Karr Sharon Kelley Lisa Kemp Michael Kirk Rochele Klask Cheryl Klassa Gary Klave Silvia Kleer Kelly Kleinknecht Leasa Klix Carolyn Knight Jodi Kochanek Stacy Koessl Christopher Kolacz Eric Koponen Laura Krause Charles Krauss Karen Kross 9th Grade council active FRESHMEN SERVE: Class president Susan Larson meets with the class sponsor, Miss Linda Haberaecker. (above). Peggy Fur¬ long (above, right) vice president; Cynthia Holland, treasurer; and Bethany Vrooman, secretary, make plans for a candy sale. Council members Carrianne Qua and Susan Tatigian look over a list of council members. 156 — L Kenneth Kulifay Carolyn Kunz Diane Kuschel Lane Laakso Norman LaChance Michael LaFrance Craig Lambert Susan Larson Michelle LaVon Kathryn LeGray Laura Lenard Eric Lewandowski Brigitte Lorenz Heather Loudon Jeffrey Lucas Christopher Luczkowski Daniel Lunn Jane Luoma Kirsten Lynch Rick Lynch Carol MacDonald Thomas MacGillis Kristen Mack Jill Maedel Carol Majeske Rebecca Mancewicz Kristine Manning James Marsh Lesley Marshall Jill Martin Laura Martin Lisa Masciulli Lisa Matuzik Freshmen 157 Patrick McAlinden Paul McAree Jennifer McCormick Michael McCrary Steven McDonald Linda McFall Kent McKenzie Sandra McNab Eric McNamara Shawn McParland Daniel Meier Laura Merritt Leslie Miles Kenneth Milligan Steven Milne Lewis Ministrelli James Mitrowski Kelley Moffatt Douglas Molnar Mike Moloney Thomas Moloney Danielle Montroy Eileen Moran Raymond Morro Robert Mudry Thomas Mueller Katherine Mueting Jennifer Mulder FRESHMAN BREAK: Greg DeFilippi braves the snow of February for a between-class smoke. Shawn Mulville Kevin Murdock Kevin Murphy Jeffrey Murrie Robert Myers Dino Nardicchio 158 Freshmen Freshmen 159 Kathleen Neagley Lori Neff Thomas Nemec Kenneth Nestico Norman Nettie Dorothy Neu Michael Newton Timothy Nichols Mark Nicholson Julie Niemiec Michael Nieves Nancy Nilson Steve Nitchov Mike Nives Robert Nofz Joseph Novak Linda O ' Meara Karen Omilian Dawn Ostrum Peter Otto Lynn Parrott Thomas Parsons Suzanne Patterson Conrad Pawlowski Todd Pedersen Nicholas Peponis Lisa Perrone Darin Phillips Steven Pitsillos Mark Pribak Michael Pucher Margie Pulick Carrieanne Qua Stacey Quertermous Timothy Radzialowski Kim Raleighe Bret Ramsey Brian Ramsey Peter Ravenna James Ravi Brett Ray Julie Rees Kimberly Relyea Gina Reynolds Stacey Rice David Richardson Mark Rickert Amber Ridley Jeffrey Ritz : i ( Tt ■r JoEllen Ritz Ken Ritz Gary Rogers Greg Rogers Ann Romano Laura Rose Amy Rozman John Roznowski Angela Russell John Sachs Susan Sage Julie Salah Lorrian Saleh Mark Sanders Christine Schemanske Carrie Scherer Greg Schifko Irene Schipper Derek Schlum Cynthia Schmidt Mary Schoenle Cheryl Schuler Thomas Scurto Ghada Shaya Kristin Shiels Christine Shurin Andrea Simone Jeffrey Singer Karen Sitler Lisa Slotka Robert Sluka David Smelewski Cathy Smith Charlotte Smith Dave Smith Mark Smith Shannon Snyder Sue Snyder Angela Soave Neil Soper Karen Spencer Erick Stabler Curt Stanhope Maria Stefos Christine Stephen David Stephen Thomas Strach David Strominger Mark Stuart 160 Freshmen FRESHMAN: Fabienne Gilchrist (above) and Michelle Parrott are all smiles, happy to be newcomers to Stevenson. Laura Sudek Kelly Sutherland Paul Sutter Dawn Swindell Craig Szewc Kerri Tahaney Elizabeth Tasich Jack Tatigian Susan Tatigian Jeffrey Temple Jane Tesner Jodi Thomas Tim Thomas Mary Tilley Jim Ting Peggy Tjilos John Tragge Brian Trainor Scott Trainor Paul Truax, III Brian Trudeau Cynthia Tyler Paul Ureste Keith Vahlbusch Adam Vahratian Elizabeth Valenti John VanVliet William Vowler Freshmen 161 Christopher Weeg Douglas Weglarz Linda Weinberg Krystn White Christopher Wiegel Pat Williams Sandy Williams Daniel Winters Chad Winthrop Karla Witt Michael Wojcik Mark Wolnowski Donna Zelasko Michael Zwarych 162 Freshmen NINTH GRADE CHEERLEADERS: Andrea Simone (back row, from left), Mario Gates, Patricia Bourgon, Susan Sage; (front) Mary Colcer, Corrine Haremski, Amber Ridley and Diane Kuschel. Diane Kuschel leads cheers during one of the ninth grade basketball games. Freshman cheerleaders boost spirit for their teams Corrine Haremski, Mario Gates, Mary Colcer and Sue Sage cheer during a timeout. Freshmen 163 ACADEMICS Social Studies Required courses in social studies (including a year of U.S. history and one-half year of govern¬ ment keep ten social studies teachers busy all year. In addition to history and government, courses in psychology and current geography remain popular electives. Mr. Nickels (left) is noted for his energetic presenta¬ tions. Mr. Ed Baugh (below) is more relaxed. Students in government class review for a test on Constitution (be¬ low). 165 Library Stevenson ' s instructional materials center - a fancy name for library - serves to support the courses offered at SHS. It is also a place for reading for fun, for studying, and for working on career projects in the career information cen¬ ter. The library also supplies the school with audio visual equipment and lots of moral support , according to one teacher. Students use the library to work on research projects . . . including the famous paper needed for rhetoric class. The library opens before school and after school and during lunch. Often, IMC director Ivan Kemp has extra hours during the end of the semester so students can finish reports. Librarian Margaret Bronson (far left) with Kevin Lech. Mrs. Pat Sharp (far lower left) helps Angelo Mauti. Lisa Gibson, Mary Lynch and Debbie He- lenzic use library to complete reports (top cen¬ ter). John Brannon and friends use career center books. Robert Myers checks Reader ' s Guide for sources (center bottom). IMC director Ivan Kemp (center left) works to keep TV equipment in good shape. Mrs. Gwen Strong helps Amy Tedrick with MOIS terminal, a career information system op¬ eration by the state (below). 167 English Stevenson ' s biggest department is the English department with 17 teachers. Some of the teachers only work in English part-time. One of the major changes in 1981- 82 was dropping of the film appre¬ ciation class from English offerings. Mr. Ron Quick is department chairman in addition to his regular teaching duties. Students must take 9th grade Eng¬ lish, literature, writing and one-half semester of speech in order to gra¬ duate. In addition, students sign up for electives such as journalism, mytho¬ logy or humanities. For many students rhetoric is a rig¬ orous test of writing skills and pa¬ tience. Most seniors take if they are going to college. Advanced students take AP Eng¬ lish and then take a special test in the spring. In 1982, Stevenson was granted a charter for a chapter of the National Honor Society. Mr. Ron Quick and term pa¬ pers he must read after stu¬ dents have worked on them for several weeks (left). Heather Pruss leades a group discussion in public speaking class (below center). Students in Shakespeare class look over model of Globe theater (below). llllfllll 169 Industrial Education Five teachers-Mr. Art Ander¬ son, Mr. Art Bakeweil, Mr. Fioyd Bell, Mr. Walt Filas and Mr. Chuck Foust-were the instructors in in¬ dustrial education. Mr. Earl Robison was depart¬ ment chairman in addition to his career education and co-op du¬ ties. Drafting, woods and auto shop classes remain the most popular. Students in the two-hour auto tech class have a chance to work on their own cars in addition to repairing other people ' s cars and doing regular class work. Auto shop teacher Walt Filas (above) trys to keep up with paperwork necessary to run shop. Mr. Anderson (above, top), works with a drafting student. Ken Mancini (near right) works on lathe in woods class. Kevin Cupler, Mark Wozniak and Dave Kolin (opposite page) work on brake job in auto class. Jim Allison welds in metals class (center, bottom). 170 171 i Dhana Ponners works on Spanish 2 exercise (above). Brenda Belleville awaits her turn to translate in German class. Flags of Central and South American nations adorn ceiling of Mrs. Gill ' s Spanish class (right). 172 Foreign Language Foreign Language classes have retained their popularity at Stevenson despite some trends in other schools towards declining enrollment. In fact, some Stevenson students take two languages while at SHS. Various levels of French, Spanish and German are taught at Stevenson. Mr. Dave Groen says that in today ' s world the ability to speak a foreign language can be a definite career asset. The department also conducts English-As-a-Second-Language classes (ESL) for those newly arrived in the United States. Most students feel the popularity of the language classes at Stevenson is due to the teachers and special activities they encourage and plan, such as foreign Language Club, exchange visits and trips to ethnic restaurants. Department chairman Mr. Dave Groen and French 3 student Cheryl Soper dis¬ cuss his favorite city, Paris (left). Alan Berndtson (above top) in Spanish 2, Ka¬ ren Walters (center), and Don Gilbert (bottom) work on their language skills. Gilbert visited Europe in the summer of 1982 as an AFS student. All three art teachers at Stevenson took beginning and advanced students in the same class in order to keep as many types of courses going as possi¬ ble, according to art department chair¬ man Ken Rose. For example, Mrs. Mary Ehlert had drawing and painting 2,3 and 4 students in one class. And Mr. Rose had 1, 2, and 3 students in sculpture, Mr. Doug Johnson had beginning and advanced students in photography classes each hour. Mrs. Ehlert and Mr. Rose had stu¬ dents win honors in the annual Scho¬ lastic Art Awards. All three teachers entered student work in the annual Li¬ vonia Fine Arts Festival held each spring. Jamie Mussat and Pam Telfer (above) and Tom Dyer (right) work in clay in sculpture class. Kris Hagen (above) works on a horse. Mr. Rose (right) helps Michelle Trotter. Photo students John Hopper prepares to make color print (above right) and Mike Newcome ad¬ justs umbrella light (far right). 174 m H Mathematics Twelve teachers were needed to teach math to all the students who signed up for a math class. Students need one and one-half credits in math to graduate. According to math department guidelines, the math courses are designed so that students who are willing to work to the level of their abilities may sucessfuily complete one of the sequences. College prep, enrichment courses such as computer math, and gene ral math courses such as basic algebra are the three main sequences. Students may also be placed in the advanced place¬ ment program if they qualify. This year, eight students were semifinalists in the Michigan Mathematics Competition. Jeff Boyton and Greg Bobrowicz were named out¬ standing students by the department at honors night. I Mr. Kent Shoemaker (above) helps Sue Siefman in computer math. Bob Crete (right above) takes casual approach to math problem. Mary Looney uses key punch machine for computer class (right center). Nick Peponis finishes in-class assignment in Mr. Mack ' s class (right). Amy Stewart concentrates on getting right answer. 177 Eye Opener “chief , Mr. Richard Sand¬ ers has Christmas smile (above left). New Apple computers draw students; more are ordered for next school year, (top). Mr. Jack Firestone lectures to his class (left). Typing students use IBM se- lectric to prepare for jobs in offices. Mrs. Cherilyn Frost helps Jeff Zelenick in accounting class. Bill Kovach cleans up Eye Opener after hectic lunch hour. Student checks printout of computer program in data class (far right). Business Business classes include typing, shorthand, business law, account¬ ing general business, business or¬ ganization, business law, comput¬ ers and retailing. Data processing, accounting and computer classes and the sec¬ retarial skills classes are the most popular, reflecting the demand for workers with job skills. Among the business courses is a vocational retailing class. Students in that course operate the school bookstore, The Eye Opener. 179 Chemistry teacher Pete Pascaris checks lab re¬ port {upper left). Mr. Louis Fox works on bac¬ teria cultures for biology class. Department chairman Don Bundy talks to his chemistry class (above right). Students work on chem lab (far left). Jovial Richard McLaughlin strides to class (center). Chris Schemanske and Gina Reynolds test antibiotics for their properties (near left). Science Ten teacher - all men - taught sci¬ ence classes for Stevenson this year. Science classes (one year) are re¬ quired to graduate. And many stu¬ dents going on in math or science fields in college take all the science classes the school offers. Some science classes are offered for the non-science major, such as general chemistry and basic biology. Jim Johnson was the depart¬ ments ' s outstanding student for the school year. 181 Instrumental Musk Mr. Richard Neal directs the Stevenson bands and the or¬ chestra. The bands all perform at a variety of concerts and events throughout the year ... everything from an appearance at Danny ' s Day to providing music for the all-school musical, Oliver! Departmental awards went to Ted Smith, Anita Stephen, Greg Bobrowicz and Lisa Borgert. Jay Kelsey, Janice Kelsey (left) and Richard Tajer lead the band during performances. MARCHING BAND: J. Kelsey (front row), J. Williams, J. Evans, B. Kallmann, K. Young, E. DeKun, D. DeMayer, B. Berger, D. Kline, J. Urbonas, D. Young, P. Kallmann, J. Caprara, R. Tajer. S. Salmons (second row), S. Creesy, R. Dawson, J. Gormley, D. Petrini, G. Neu, T. Swanson, T. Randall, D. Proctor, J. Rakowicz, B. Kachnowski, J. Heideman, M. Hildreth, M. Larouche, M. Avolio, S. Clements. J. Mitrowski. (third row), L. Nicholson, M. Grotewohl, K. Ansbro, M. Beckerman, L. Lee, B. Huizinga, M. Smith, S. Schwarz, C. Lorenz, K. Kelly, R. Kim, M. Obregon, K. Ehrheart, L. Puterbaugh, D. Huff, G. Ebner, G. Green, N. Barry. K. Grieve (back row), L. Harrison, L. Weinberg, J. Carney, K. Stabler, D. Swaoson, L. Colfins, M. Geary, M. Jordan, D. Ulman, P. Moots, S. Boye, F. Nachtman, A. Druck- rey, T. LeDuc, K. Shannahan, J. McLaughlin, D. Millen, K. Smith, S. Hinton, C. ' Sullivan. « « SYMPHONIC BAND: A. Ste¬ phen (front row), C. Soper, L. Harrison, L. Collins, K. Gilhu- ly, S. Rigg, D. Neu, K. Lutken- Willink, M. Hildreth, P. Gatny, L. Mathia, C. Smith, L. White, A. Davis, D. Millen, L. Seghi, M. German. D. Swan¬ son (middle row), R. Kim, J. Gilbert, L Nicholson, K. Kel¬ ly, R. Franchi, A. D ' Angelo, G. Bobrowitz, M. Larouche, D. McGinty, D. Gilbert, D. Ka- dish, M. Rorick, S. Zawisa, M. Stuart, Mr. Neal. F. Nachtman (back row), M. Gior¬ dano, C. Freeman, P. Moots, J. Gormley, J. Piko, N. Barry, R. Kuphal, B. Kachnowski, T. Smith, T. Rakowicz, D. Kline, R. Tajer, J. Urbonas, S. Creesy, D. Perample, B. Berger, G. Green, K. Vahl- busch. CONCERT BAND: J. McLaughlin (front row), K. Shannahan, D. Callender, K. LeGray, C. Kunz, K. Balcoff, A. Druckery, C. Krause, K. Smith, D. Huff, C. Leskie, S. Schwarz, L. Weinberg, M. Karr. C. Stephen (middle row), S. Rice, B. Huizinga, K. Baker, B. Anderson, M. Hil¬ dreth, T. McGinty, P. McA- linden, M. Grotewohl, K. Rice, L. Puterbaugh, S. Cle¬ ments, J. Auld. Mr. Neal (back row), C. Smith, P. Lann, D. Ul- man, M. Geary, A. Vahratian, R. Dawson, C. Krauss, M. Demski. ORCHESTRA: P. Wang (front row), A. Tavidian, L. Kach¬ nowski, L. Neff, I. Harris, M. Looney, D. Bach, D. Jones, J. Robinson. Mr. Neal (back row), G. Kleer, N. Edelen, D. Poners, L. Massa, P. Moon, T. Hansen, L. Hanson, K. Watan- abe, P. Krause. 183 Miss Liz Embree, health teacher (far left). Students use wall to play racquetball. Mrs. Lois McDonald keeps order in the pool with a micro¬ phone and a firm hand (lower left). Girls (opposite) and boys find basketball popular. A water polo game (near left) makes swimming class fun. Phys Ed. All students who want to gra¬ duate must take three semester of physical education. Biggest problem for the five teachers in the department is fig¬ uring out how to fit all the classes indoors during bad weather. Among the popular classes are Miss Embree ' s health classes. Among other things, students can earn a Red Cross card in first aid as well as cardio-pulmonary resusci¬ tation (C.P.R.). Swimming is part of many of the classes as are fitness and condi¬ tioning exercises. 185 Debbie Suriano works at The Great Put On, a T-shirt and silk screen place (above). Mike Wolf works at Binghams Standard (near right). Carrie Swindell (above right) works for Awrey Bakery, janet Gilmartin works for the city at Brashear Towers (center). Karen Gill answers the phone for Fretters Appliances (far right). Co-op Program Co-op students have a dou¬ ble benefit: they earn credit and they earn money. Co-op students learn voca¬ tional skills through supervised employment. Co-op teachers Mr. Earl Robison, Mr. Nick Sipus, and Mr. Richard Sanders help stu¬ dents find jobs. They must find employers who are willing to grade students and cooperate with school requirements. Mr. Paul Mack runs a related program, work experience. . 187 Counseling Department The eight-person Stevenson counseling department helps stu¬ dents schedule their classes each se¬ mester. The counselors also help students choose a college and then meet the college ' s requirements for admis¬ sion. The department often has repre¬ sentatives from colleges into the building for talks with interested stu¬ dents. The counselors also provide guid¬ ance for students on jobs, personal problems and vocational aptitudes and skills. Counselors include Shirley Weaver, department chairwoman (below), Floyd Bell (bottom) and Gordon Geiger (checking files, left), and Doug Forbes, meeting with a student. t 1 2. f 188 Diane Reinhardt works on assignments for foods class (top). Lisa Hale (above right) prepares to mix ingredients for a class recipe. Patty Zeppa (right) works on sewing project. Chris Chippi (above) cuts food for class project. The Family Life department was staffed by Joyce Daugherty and Sue Lloyd this year. Students find the various foods classes the most popular, keeping the school ' s one room with a kitchen busy five out of six hours a day. Students also sign up for sew¬ ing classes. Special Services Special Services helps students with a wide vari¬ ety of special needs. Most students receive help in one or more classes, or for a specific problem such as low read- Career Center ing scores. The six special services teachers work closely with classroom teachers, checking on students progress. Hallmark of the services is one-to-one or small group help. Greg Gumas studies for a test (near below), and teacher Mrs. Isabel Wiest helps a student complete an assignment. Two-hour courses at the Career Center (and other locations such as Franklin and Plymouth- Canton) take numerous SHS students out of the building every day. Classes include commercial art, applied elec¬ tricity, building trades, home construction, word processing, fashion apparel and merchan¬ dising. In addition, several career courses are offered in the health field. Franklin is the home of one of the more pop¬ ular programs, commercial foods. The career center is located in a converted elementary school across from Churchill High School. Grant Williams mugs the camera and jams foreign object into automobile carb (above). Sue Stauffer studies anatomy for health career coursework. Mark Rymarz prepares to test a circuit. Bill Bryant and Mike Wolf check car for mechanical problems with engine analyzer (far right). Ani Gavoor (near right) learns how computers speed data handling in word pro¬ cessing class. IS I ' I I jl 190 Vocal Music Nobody has more students than Mr. Everson. But that ' s not his real claim to fame. The groups perform at vari¬ ety shows, assemblies and con¬ certs in school, and give con¬ certs outside of school. The choir traveled to New York this spring. The group raised money for the trip by selling candy and calendars. Jan Jackson and Ted Smith won departmental honors at annual Honors Night. More Pictures Next 2 Pages GIRLS ENSEMBLE: S. Riddle (front row), W. Burr, J. Savoie. M. Stanko (second row), M. Westberg. K. Karol. E. Palmieri (third row), P. Haran, M. Beckerman, K. Tappan. C. Mulder (back row), j. Kelsey, L. Holland, E. Versage, L. Sickles. At left, Colleen Connolly sings a Christmas solo; she is joined later by others (above). 192 SELECT GIRLS CHOIR: J. Mulder (front row), J. Gleason, J. Rees, K. Bonser, R. Dimambro, M. Ulle, L. Price, C. Eisenhauer, B. Irwin, S. Clements, L. Silvi, S. Tatigian, J. Goodrum, L. Druckery, S. Perry, L. Hanson, L. Wasserman, L. Kurkowski, L. Lambert, T. Barbour, L. Puter- baugh, S. Burr, T. Wiltsie. S. Thalacker (second row), S. Larson, K. Silvi, A. Lemieux, D. jagusch, E. McIntyre, L. Burr, K. Kraly, J. Caprara, J. Chandler, T. Massab, P. Abela, M. Pociluyko, L. Perry, T. Hermann, L. Werner, K. Kozak, B. Milligan, G. Porter, L. Kemp, L. Rogers, D. Andrews. C. Williams (back row), J. Isanhart, S. Firestone, M. Mino, C. Walczak, Y. Barker, S. Smith, D. Bryngelson, C. Childs, ]. Chin, C. Danahy, K. Bigelow, S. Dudek, T. Larson, J. Nosel, C. Holland, J. Bodily, J. Nosel, S. Archey, T. Skatikat, C. Tata, D. Modjeski, A., Stanbury, A. Altenberger. GIRLS CHORUS: S. Patterson (front row), L. McFall, S. Bishop, M. Gates, P. Bourgon, G. Reynolds, T. LeDuc, D. Ostrum, H. Hughes, P. Boucher, C. Gray, N. Bagley, K. Albirte, D. Gordon, K. Moffatt, T. Fuelling, L. Rayman, J. Ritz, M. Bezaire. B. Vrooman, (second row), J. Muir, M. Roden, S. Knapp, C. Butterfield, L. Heiden, K. Saloys, L. Merritt, L. Perrone, A. Soave, L. Bartell, D. Jamrog, K. Connor, K. Witt, S. Quertermous, L. Hieronymus, K. Kowalske, S. Jones, L. Frand- sen, K. Biermann, K. Olenzek (third row), A. Skaggs, P. Kallmann, mann, M. Gries, A. Herrera, M. Cook, C. Connolly, B. Anderson, L. Niemiec, R. Beagle, K. Haran, C. Bagwell, D. Eden, K. Neagley, L. Farmer, N. Aucutt, H. Cox, J. Carney, L. White, M. Osteika, P. Conn. C. Gage (back row), D. Donaldson, H. Pruss, K. Economou, J. Brown, K. Wintersteen, K. Ehrheart, Y. Francois, L. Govig, C. Schuler, J. Bidigare, F. Boukas, B. Mancewicz, K. Spencer, N. Hooper, L. Drobot, J. Salah, H. Greschaw, K. Pas, A. McClellan, M. Dubuque, N. Fulcher, A. Rozman, D. Smith. Kris Shiels, Lisa Drobot, Katty Gage, Michelle Gouig, Chrissy Osteika and Melissa Bezaire at Christmas concert catch the holiday spirit. 193 SINGING SPARTANS: K. Sage (front row), R. Leib, C. Schwedt, R. Heath, J. Zimmerman, A. Kay, C. Schmidt, J. Gardner, J. Kraiy, M. Caprara, G. Douglas, K. Friebel, L. Zelasko, L. Hicok, C. Canfield, J. Burnham, S. Leschinski, M. Han. S. Burger (second row), A. Boukas, K. Yancheson, S. Kleer, L. lacobelli, M. Arakelian, C. Flynn, E. Mikkelsen, L. Osborne, J. Kochanek, J. Bettaso, T. Scurto, J. Dixon, S. Under¬ wood, J. Parent, D. DeCarle, C. Cragel, L. Saleh, C. Tyler, B. Moloney, M. Rutsey, K. Porter, D. Board. S. Brynski (third row), C. Walczak, C. SYMPHONIC CHOIR: D. Lewis (front row), M. Dougherty, M. Stanko, G. Herbert, K. Tatigian, J. Miller, K. Krauss, R. Fontana, S. Karol, C. Hoerig, S. Courtney, J. Danahy, I. Kytasty, J. Tatigian, W. Burr, T. Paterra, j. Jackson, D. Halabe, C. Kubitskey, N. Inamura, M. Mikkelsen, M. Plant, R. Rogers, j. Haller, D. Olenzek. M. Westberg (second row), B. Tipton, L. Kaner, D. LeFevre, D. Taylor, S. Douglas, Bohlinger, J. Martino, G. Kapsalis, J. Forster, B. Holcomb, T. Farmer G. ladipaolo, R. Viovode, M. Rogers, M. Bourgon, J. Savoie, K Gross, B. Tatigian, S. Zifko, L. Spencer, K. Moran, l. Sickles, W. Fajak, T. Scurto, S. KoessI, K. Nye, J. Bradley, J. Williamson, J. Ritz, E. McNamara, S. Aidenbaum, T. Jett, T. Richards, P. McAree, S. Ma- kowski, D. Rowland, C. King, C. Bagley, C. Walczak, J. McLaughlin, A. Vyhnalek. R. Burdiss (back row), M. Geppert, B. Briggs, B. Porter, K. Everhart. T. York, A. Ankenbauer, B. Brown, E. Koponen, D. Burger, G. Stone, A. Haynes, P. Conway, R. Pernick, M. Keegan, J. Case, R. Rozman, J. O ' Connor, M. Habeeb, S. Jolagh. Probst, S. Riddle. S. Moloney (third row), L. Broccardo, P. Haran, J. Jurma, D. Eysvogel, P. Wheeler, G. Tiseo, B. Lyall, T. Galindo, G. Ebner, L. Shields, T. Wroblewski, J. Priest, P. Kaczmarek, C. Rugger- ole, C. Banyai, L. Krafft, S. Richter, K. Tappan, S. Jarrett, B. Hilton, C. St.Henry, L. Han, F. Wszolek, S. Hapiak. L. Holland (back row), G. Barnes, C. Galindo, S. Govig, C. Yanalunas, K. St afford, C. Pedersen, N. Pernick, E. Versage, J. Jones, M. Beckerman, D. LaLonde, R. Sumpter, C. Mulder, R. Mancewicz, E. Palmieri, R. Peters, J. Kelsey, R. Tesner, D. Dilworth, E. Stencel, S. Golisch, B. Youngberg, L. Bloxsom. Lori Sickles and Brian Youngberg sell candy to raise funds for vocal music. 194 Special groups entertain others MENS ' ENSEMBLE (WOODSMEN): C. Hoerig (front row), M. Piant. D. Halabe (second row), J. Danahy, R. Fontana, T. Pattera. G. Herbert (third row), B. Lyall, L. Broccardo, D. LeFevre, J. Martino, J. Jones (back row), E. Stencel, S. Govig, R. Mancewicz, R. Peters. VILLAGE SINGERS: M. Mikkelsen (front). B. Holcomb (second row), T. Farmer, J. Jackson. L. Krafft (third row), J. Forster, R. Rogers. M. Dougherty (fourth row), B. Tatigian, G. Ebner. S. Richter (fifth row), B. Hilton, J. Haller, D. Eysvogel, J. Jurma. C. Yanalunas (sixth row), P. Kaczmarek, L. Bloxsom, K. Stafford, D. Dilworth. B. Youngberg (back). Lowell Everson, SHS ' s energetic choir director. I Mr. Jon Swift, Global ed director, leads prepara¬ tion for model United Na¬ tions program (below). Global student Cindy Tragge rises to speak on behalf of her country . Chris Banyai (right) wears an Arabic robe and bur- nose as part of Global Awareness Day presenta¬ tion held at city hall. Banyai, Canzano and Belleville photos courtesy of Bill Bresler, Observer Newspapers. Global Education The school of Global Education and its in¬ structors have given students many new alter¬ natives for the mysterious future. The students in Global have learned how to open the doors in life with confidence and understanding. They have had a number of experiences that will stay with them for a long time. For exam¬ ple, they participated in a model United Na¬ tions held in London, Ontario. This meant forming several delegations to represent coun¬ tries from all around the world, including Bra¬ zil, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Nigeria, Guyana, Japan, and Poland. An additional Nica¬ raguan delegation was made up of Global graduates. The Global students also had the opportunity to display their ethnic interests and talents at Livonia City Hall on May 20, 1982, proclaimed by the mayor as Global Awareness Day . Another ethnic experience for Global stu¬ dents was a trip to the Detroit Eastern Market. On this trip, they saw how many countries in the world helped to feed Americans by selling and shipping their goods to our country. Yet another field trip was to downtown De¬ troit. The ' globies ' toured Greek Town, the Ren. Cen., and the Hart Plaza ethnic festival for a day. The 1981-1982 school year was a success fi¬ nancially for Global Education. Although it was one of the smallest groups participating in Danny ' s Grocery Day , they raised one of the highest amounts of money among all the groups involved. This money and money from other fund-raising by parents was used to help pay for field trips. Global Education, a very new concept in the field of education, is constantly expanding at Stevenson High School. Next year approxi¬ mately 130 students are enrolled, almost dou¬ ble the 70 students in this year ' s Global school. Global is a wave of the future in education, constantly teaching students about their com¬ munity, their country and the planet Earth. They learn how to help find solutions to the problems of the world tomorrow and today. Global is the missing piece. Copy prepared by Cindy Tragge Carla Canzano donned a japanese kimono for Awareness Day (above). Brenda Belleville chose to wear an Irish outfit and enhanced the costume with a jig. 197 ALPHA ALPHA, an alternative learning program enjoying continued suc¬ cess since its inception several years ago, drew many students from Stevenson. The students often meet in groups to discuss how to handle school, work and social problems. The ALPHA students also have been leaders in helping with spe¬ cial projects, including holding a Christmas party for kids and work¬ ing at Special Olympic events. ALPHA teachers include Mike Abbott (top) and Fred Hanert (above, left). The group braved bad spring weather to help with Special Olympics (above). Group discussion is key element at AL¬ PHA (left). 198 NJROTC GROUP: Duke Reiyea, Robert Kay, Rich Kovarik, Rich Tesner, Jane Tesner and John Roznowski. NJROTC For those students interested in military ex¬ perience before graduating from high school, Livonia runs a Navy Junior Reserve Office Training Corps (NJROTC) program at Bentley. Honors went to Wellington Reiyea (Reserve Officers cadet award); Kevin Bruner (Military Order of the World War cadet); Robert Kay (American Legion award); Sharyl Corbin (DAR outstanding cadet award); and, Sons of Ameri¬ can Revolution cadet award. The students could be seen on parade days in the Stevenson halls in their distinctive uni¬ forms. 199 SPECIAL EVENTS Wendy Luoto and Jamie Cockrum at the Homecom¬ ing Dance, one of the popular fall events at SHS. Wendy was a member of the senior homecoming court. Doug Gehringer uses time between scenes to catch up on his homework during night rehearsals for Oliver”, the all-school musical. He ' s sitting in a coffin, one of the props for his scene where he played an undertaker. Stevenson students serve others in many ways, including taking part in blood drives. Special Events Make SHS Unique 201 Russ Mancewicz played the evil Bill Sikes. Doug LeFevre as Noah Claypole bullied young Oli¬ ver, played by David Perample. Janice Gatny was young Bet and Christa Yanalunas (left) was the tragic Nancy, who dies at the hand of Bill Sikes. Rowdy Londoners Steve Richter, Margaret Mikkelson and Judy Gleason livened the show with the foot-stomping Oom-pah-pah. Joel Miller lead the Oliver cast as the famous miser, Fagin. MORE PHOTOS NEXT 2 PAGES OLIVER Charles Dickens probably never dreamed his popular drama Oliver Twist could be turned into a rollicking stage musical. But a few years ago songwriter-playwright Lionel Bart proved it could be done. Stevenson ' s production of Oliver was a solid hit, selling out all five performances. As usual, the ef fort was directed by Mr. Dave Groen, with musical direction by Mr. Lowell Everson, and choreography by Jean Newell. Almost 50 cast members were selected in November, and ten weeks of rehearsals began the first week in January. In addition to the cast, many others participated, including orchestra members, and behind- the-scenes crews for properties, makeup, lighting, sound, publicity, set construction and the Hospitality Club. Top applause-getters were Joel Miller as the miserly Fagin, Christa Yanalunas as the tragic Nancy and Dave Perample as young Oliver. Terry Farmer (left) played Mr. Bumble, the Beadle, and Lynn Silvi the widow Corney; Dave Perample was Oliver Karen Golm makes up (right). Rich Tesner Mr. George Croll is a mess after a night ' s work as head of makeup crew. Donna Taylor gets splashed with water by Lori Hieronymus in scene in undertaker ' s parlor. Fred Wszolek mans the light borad. 204 Cast, crew make musical a success Jeff Haller and Lisa Holland were among the show ' s dancers. Ann Chopra was a member of large stage crew. Jim Danahy was The Artful Kevin Kelly and Lisa Burr wait their cue to start moving Dodger. the sets. 1 Greg Herbert (right) played the doctor. Ken Macsay and Bernard O ' Meara help backstage before curtain goes up. Rhonda Health, John Phillips; Amy Kay and Mike Zammitt, Tony Paterra and Martha Saunders; Patty Bell (top row, roup) Mike LaFrance, Piero De¬ luca and Anne Romano, Chris Bennie and John Romano; Larry Massa and Beth Nolan; Tom Smith and Sherri Clements; Lynn Shields and Todd Thomas; and, Karen McCulloch and Jim Keith. HOMECOMING COUPLES: The fun of Homecoming ' 81 is reflected on the faces of SHS couples including (clockwise, both pages): Cindy Vaughn and Tom Sitler (above); Jim Wrob- lewski and Terri McGinty: Tom Avers and Cathy Kuhlman; Suzi Clements and John Tragge; Ron LaFrance (group, top row) and Sue Potter, John Butsavich and wmrs HOMECOMING A Tradition Continues ($9 a couple) and warm yellows and brown colors were used to decorate the gym. A total of 480 tickets for the dance were sold, proving that homecoming is at least one high school tradition still very much alive. The homecoming festivities were organized by the Stevenson student senate. The tradition of holding a homecoming dance in the school gym is one of the truly unchanged rites of fall. This year, the theme for halftime floats ( Animated Future ), was separated from the theme for the dance ... The Best of Times, based on the celebrated opening of Charles Dicken ' s Tale of Two Cities. Ticket prices stayed the same Lisa Temby, Jean Dougans, Kerry Krauss, Sharon Courtney, Mrs. Jeanie Loeffler, and Danny ' s manager, Gordon Spence. Tracy Tobis, Lisa White, Autumn Scaggs, Nancy Humm and Linda Rogers help bag groceries for Danny ' s Day. When paying, parents could determine which school group should benefit from their purchase. Danny ' s Market, Boosters help SHS raise funds Danny ' s Manager Gordon Spence helps with raffle drawing at close of Danny ' s Day. 208 Students helping in a group effort is key to success of Danny ' s Day. 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Advertise in the 1983 AURORA MEMORIES ABOVE: Shareen Thierbach, Kathy L ' Esperance, Gina lavasile, Tina Galindo, Lisa Farmer, Annette Marchio and Shauna Day. BELOW: Tina Massab in an oversized suit (left) and Corrine Haremski as Bo Peep. Corrine was one of two first-place winners. Memories of a dance marathon O n February 27 at 6 a.m., while most students were asleep, several of Stevenson ' s more spirited Spartans made their way to school. By 7 a.m., 65 dancers had gathered in the gym to begin the annual 16-hour dance marathon. Proceeds from this year ' s marathon went to Livonia senior citizens. Students kicked off the marathon with a pajama party hour, followed by other special sessions such as preppy, punk, beach party, western, toga, soul and formal hours. They finished out the 16 hours with another pajama party hour. Tony Crowe, ' 81 graduate of SHS, spun the discs throughout the day. Four bands also contributed music, two of which included Stevenson students. Corrine Haremski and Brian Youngberg took first place in the dance contest held during formal hour. Other winners included Margot Beckerman, Lisa Price, Tina Massab, Sharon Nagel, and Steve Sowa. Local stores provided food for the event. Amy Joy and Donut Depot supplied breakfast, Danny ' s Food Market and Kroger ' s gave hot dogs for lunch, and Burger King supplied 200 burgers for dinner. After the totals came in, the dancers were happy to learn that their efforts had raised $3,200. Tony Crowe (Class of ' 81) kept the recorded sounds coming throughout the day. Cindy Tragge talks with a duck (?), who was really Maureen Curran. Dave Wynne out of control during marathon. MORE PICTURES ON NEXT PAGE Gina Binder and Sue Gjernes were fully prepared in best Scout tradition for the marathon. 227 More marathon MORE DANCIN ' : Steve Sowa (above,) says ' I love rock ' n roll. ' Terri Barbour, Rachelle Poe, Jean Dougans, Karin Kilby and Marie Butkovich (above right) formed an im¬ promptu chorus line. Brian Youngberg and Corrine Haremski boogie. Annette Mar- chio and Lisa Farmer are in step (center). Laurie Kaner and Gina Calamita add hand motions to their dance movements (at right). Barb Irwin and Lisa Perry hold back the crowd (above). 228 Synchronized swimmers ' On Broadway .jflHnnHBi: ' r wmmmk- ™ .. .-.- — .. 1 .... Nancy Giacccaglia, Maureen Gries, Beth Curran and Colleen Sullivan in one of the production numbers. The swimmers were coached by Peggy Oven, who has been heading the SHS sync swim effort for the past six years. Margaret Rogers and Laura Schoenle were chosen best swimmers by teammates in annu¬ al voting. They swam to What I Did for Love. Long practice hours pay off in precision. Edge of the pool becomes a stage. Eight weeks of hard work take their toll. - ..k Of Photos Courtesy of LaMOORE Photography PROM PEOPLE: Mike Hauser, (on stairs) Gina Tiseo, Jeff Phil¬ lips, Sharon Courtney, Joe Schiavi, Kristi Niehaus, Jerry Team and Dawn Cedar; Debbie Eden and her date; Joe Parent, Joanne Cronier, Mike Rice and Lisa Kurkowski (at table); Carlo lacobelli and Sandy Turner (above, top); Jeff Woodruff and his date; Jeanne Lenehan and her date; and Roberto Cabrera and Linda Rogers (far right). 230 ' 82 Prom: We never looked better! 4 x D espite a decreasing interest in school dances in general, the annual Stevenson prom is still a popular event. This year couples went to the Royalty House in Warren; ticket prices were cut back to $40 a couple. Prom theme song was “Out Here On My Own , the theme from the movie “Fame . The theme song and the long drive to Warren drew some pre-prom criticism, but most of it disappeared after the Memorial Day weekend dance. Highlight of the prom was still the formal dresses and tuxedos worn by couples. 231 9 1 Stevenson ' s Foreign Language Club revived The Foreign Language Club, under the sponsorship of teachers Mrs. Rosemarie Anderson, Mrs. Margaret Gill and Mrs. Mary Winn, had a very active year. The club sponsored a welcoming party for our foreign exchange students, an ethnic dinner at Mrs. Anderson ' s home, and visits to German, French and Spanish restaurants in Ann Arbor, Windsor and Detroit. Highlight of the year was the group ' s ethnic festival, Window on the World on April 30, featuring an international fashion show, entertainment and Greek, German, French and Mexican food. Matt Jurczyszyn, Ranna Parekh and her younger sister, and Linda Bidwell in native costumes promote the annual eth¬ nic festival. The Village Singers entertained at the welcoming dinner. German teacher Mr. Udo Wassmann is flanked by two of the visot visitors from Germany: Silke Hempel and Thomas Garmann. 232 State Rep. Jack Kirksey spoke at banquet. SES Exchange brings German students to SHS for spring visit The SES Exchange Program, an exchange between high school students of Livonia and German students of the Bismark School of Hannover, West Germany was coordinated this year by Mrs. Rosemarie Anderson. Ten German students, accompanied by their teacher, Mr. Udo Wassmann, were here for three weeks in April, attending school and going on various field trips. Highlight of visit was four-day train trip to Chicago. Nine Livonia students (six from SHS) spent three weeks in Germany this summer, ac¬ companied by Mrs. Anderson. Amy Tavidian and Lisa Borgert provided after-dinner violin duet. 233 Thornton Wilder ' s Pulitzer-Prize winning play gets new interpretation by Stevenson Players ' OUR TOWN ' : The theatrically experimental play by Thornton Wilder was chosen by SHS dramatists for the spring play. Director Shel Slavin, an English teacher from Bentley, put some new staging into the offering. ' Our Town ' was considered unusual when it first appeared on Broadway because a narrator help tell the story as it went along, no sets or conventional scenery was used, and stepladders were made to represent the upstairs of a house. Stevenson cast members included (beginning upper left and going clockwise) Doug Gehringer (as the stage narrator); Maria Stefos; Robert Mudry; Robin Phillpott; Brett Mlinek; Kevin Kelly, Toni Skatikat, Mark Kovacs, Liz Werner and Lori Hieronymus; and Keith Vahlbusch (near right). Our Town ' : still touching after 44 years The Best And The Brightest Stevenson honored its top stu¬ dents at the annual Honors Convo¬ cation on June 3. Highlights of the night include: • Three seniors - John Jones, Mark Badalamente and Eve Versage - re¬ ceived their second and third all school activities pins for outstanding service to the school. • Honors students from all four grades were recognized, including 19 seniors who graduated summa cum lauude with a 3.95 or better grade point average. • Senior soccer star David Kusza ' s athletic scholarship to Eastern was announced. • Thirty-two departmental awards went to top students in various de¬ partments. • Various scholarships, awards and honors were announced for several students. Among them, the Quill and Scroll award to Greg Stone, a summer institute grant to MSU for Jeff Kaloustian, and Schoolcraft Col¬ lege trustee awards for Alfred D ' An¬ gelo, Barry Goode, Kristi Niehaus and Maryjo Sullivan. ROTC honors went to Wellington Relyea IV. (above), who was named “distinguished cadet . The Jay Formsma award, named in honor of SHS ' s first principal, went to Tracey Filar and Mark Badalamente (below). The award was given out by SHS ' s current principal, Dr. Dale Coller. Business Business department awards presented by Miss Linda Haberaecker went to Kevin Lech, Loukia Liadis, Dan DeMayer and Jeanine Engerer. Brieske Award Cathy Potter and Wayne Probst received the Brieske Award, named in honor of a past student activities director. The award was presented by athletic director Roger Frayer. Speech Outstanding speech activities student awards were presented by English Department chairman Ron Quick to Devin Strong and Ranna Parekh. 237 J Memories Autographs PRINTING SPECIFICATIONS. The 1982 Aurora was printed by Josten ' s American Yearbook Company, To¬ peka, Kansas. The book contains 240 pages, printed on dull enamel stock except for the 16 pages of advertising, printed on a yellow stock. The first 16 pages are in four- color. The cover includes a silk screen application made from a high contrast photograph shot by Brian Sherman (class of ' 82). Total final cost of the project will exceed $ 20 , 000 . The 1982 Aurora, although delivered much later than we could have liked, will hopefully please everyone who invested $13 last fall. Again, we sincerely apologize for not having the book available before the end of school. Thank you for your patience and understanding. And now, for some special thanks. To Rob McElhaney, who spent every free hour during and after school and during evenings, and even on Sat¬ urday shooting and printing pictures. There would be no yearbook this year had he not worked so hard . . . To Sandy Walley for typing, for constant cheerfulness and for moral support backed by hours of work in the darkroom . . . To Sandy, Rob as well as John Novak and Mike Wheel¬ er, who helped many Saturdays last winter . . . To Mike Rodriguez, Greg Honer, Larry Herbert, Rob¬ ert Sorah, Jim Lunn, Darrell Youngqust, Jeff Kalous- tian, Chris Peppo and Greg Stone, who helped in nu¬ merous ways with photography . . . To John Hopper, who ran all the errands and did some of the dirty jobs no one else would do to help out . . . To Brian Sherman, who never said no to last-minute assignments and who helped with picture taking (par¬ ticularly sports) and with printing . . . To Jeff Cassetta, who shot many of the candid pictures for the academic section .. . To the SPOTLIGHT staff, particularly Ken McDonald and Mrs. Janet Mendler, advisor . . . To Laura Mack, who helped with record work, and who provided necessary identifications for the hundreds of faces in the yearbook . . . To the many photo students who helped out with ever¬ yday matters . . . from working during underclass pic¬ ture day to delivering messages to students and staff . .. to helping with clerical work . . . To Mrs. Johnson (Mary Lou), for keeping track of all the sales receipts, for organizing all records, and for proof¬ reading every page for printers mistakes . . . To staff and students for their help in preparing copy and identifying faces . . . THANK YOU! Acknowledgements - V